IN LOVING MEMORY OF 
JOHN WESLEY NEELY, III 
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October 23,1944 
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June 13, 2017 
  
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Monday, June 19, 2017 
11:00 A.M. 
THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH 
302 Walker Street 
Augusta, Georgia 
Reverend Christopher Waters, Pastor 
Officiating 
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there 
SHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NEITHER SORROW, NOR CRYING, NEITHER 
SHALL THERE BE ANY MORE PAIN. " REVELATION 21:4 
JOHN WESLEY NEELY, III was born October 23,1944 to the 
late John Wesley Neely, Jr. and Annie Lee Neely of Augusta, 
Georgia. He was the oldest of four children. He departed this 
life June 13,2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. 
John accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in 1958. 
He was a member of Thankful Baptist Church where he served 
until his health dechned. 
He graduated from Lucy Craft Laney High School in 1962. He 
held various positions prior to employment with the City of 
Augusta where he remained for several years. 
John was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Delores 
Rhaney Neely; and his baby sister, Velveeta Neely Abney. 
He is survived by: three daughters, V alerie (Derrick) Dickerson, 
Yolanda (Shawn) Brooks and Johnetta Neely; brother, Vernon 
Jerome (Marilyn) Neely; sister, Marie Antoinette Neely; five 
grandchildren, Jeffrey Freeman, Jessyca Hudson, Joshua 
Dickerson, Jazmin Freeman and Danielle Dickerson; great 
grandchild, Jaylen Brown; nieces, nephews and cousins; and a 
host of other relatives and friends. 
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Processional.......................Ministers and Family 
Selection..............................Fellowship Choir 
Scripture Readings.................Pastor Helen Turner 
Old and New Testaments 
Prayer of Comfort...........Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Dunn 
Selection....................................Fellowship Choir 
Acknowledgements...................Jerrlyn Neely Gaghum 
Reflections........................Deacon Toney Harley 
Deacon Quincy Robertson 
Obituary...................................Read Silently 
Selection....................................Fellowship Choir 
Eulogy......................Reverend Christopher Waters 
Recessional...........................Clergy and Family 
Interment........................Hillcrest Memorial Park 
THE FELLOWSHIP AND REPAST 
(Following the Interment) 
Thankful Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 
^Psa/hri 23 
A PSALM OF DAVID 
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me 
TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES! He LEADETH ME BESIDE THE STILL 
waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of 
RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS NAMES SAKE. YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH 
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL! FOR THOU 
art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou 
PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES! 
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely 
GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE! 
AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOR EVER. 
The family of the late John Wesley Neely, III wishes to express 
their sincere appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during 
their hour of bereavement. May God bless and keep each one 
of you in His tender, loving care. 
KINSEY & WALTON FUNERAL HOME 
3618 Peach Orchard Road  Augusta, Georgia 30906 
(706) 790-8858 
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