Robert Bob Neely

1942 ∼ 2009

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Robert Bob Neely, 66, of Silsbee, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2009 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Bob was born July 2, 1942 in Center, TX. He is the son of Fred and Dorothy Adams Neely. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous and loud member of SASBA Bowling Association. He was on the senior bowling tour for ten years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Palina Joy Neely, Blake Ubias, and Patti Settle and sister, Wilma Grant.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Neely of Silsbee; Sons, Bobby Neely of Baytown, Paul Neely and wife, Barbara of Pasadena, Jerry Neely of Bryan, and Anthony Ubias of Central Texas; step-sons, Michael Berry of Spring, and Stephen Berry and wife, Laura of Huffman; step-daughter, Terri Fancher and husband Phil of Kirbyville; sixteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Billy Fred Neely of Tomball, James Neely of Beaumont, and Frank Neely of Pasadena; sisters, Peggy Cook of Somerville, and Dotty Burke of Somerville; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made out to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Ok 73123-1718, or a charity of your choice.

We will trudge the road of happy destiny-until we meet again.

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Anonymous March 23, 2009

To All Of The Neely Family, Deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Ashley Giles##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2009

We are saddened to hear about Bob's passing. It was a great pleasure to have known and bowled with and against Bob in the SASBA organization. May God Bless the family during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Don and Ellen Wall##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2009

Bob was one of a kind. He will be warmly remembered by the entire SASBA family. I personally will always remember his kindness toward me in my first SASBA tournaments and the good times we had discussing bowling. Bob, we will always love you. Kathy & J##imported-begin##Jim King##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2009

Rest in peace my friend - we will miss you. NAB & the bunnies & the pigeons##imported-begin##Neil Bishop##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2009

I knew Bob as a friend thru the pba website. I found him to be a man of humanness, devoted to his loved ones, and intense in his perspective of the game of bowling and life in general. Bob's friendship was meaningful. I've missed him ever since his hea##imported-begin##Nurse Nancy##imported-end##

Anonymous March 22, 2009

To Betty and the Family. Our love and prayers go out with each and every one of you. May God bless and keep you. Eddie and Margaret##imported-begin##Eddie&Margaret Russell##imported-end##

Anonymous March 22, 2009

To all of the Neely family. Words of comfort simply can not meet the magnitude of your loss. Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy. May he rest in our Lords arms in peace. Betty and Ron Davies##imported-begin##Betty/BettyBoop##imported-end##

Anonymous March 22, 2009

I only knew Bob through email. My deepest sympathy to his entire family. I will miss his emails. Rest in Peace my dear friend.##imported-begin##Sandy Kraft##imported-end##