He is survived by his wife, Mable Neely; two daughters: Lena Gandy and Brenda Boyd all of Starkville, MS; Sam Neely of Starkville, MS; Sammie Henderson of Jackson, MS; and Ivory Willie Neely of Sandford, FL; three sisters: Febbie Neely and Sarah Cooper both of Starkville, MS; Katie Ruth Neely of Meridian, MS; 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren.