Oxie “O.C.” Neeley, 81 years old, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 10:41 AM at his residence in Forest.

He was born on March 1, 1941, to the late Betty Jane Pinks and Oxie Neeley of Salyersville, Kentucky.  O.C. was married to Connie “Rutledge” Neeley for 61 years.

O.C. is survived by siblings Bernice Neeley and Dan Neeley. Two children, Greg (Tracie) Neeley, Shawn (Krista-Heath) Neeley. Grandchild Ashley (Shane Hogan) Neeley and two great grandchildren Braxton and Oakleigh Hogan.

O.C. is deceased by his sisters Marthy Williams, Maxine Butler, Sally Webb, and brother J.B Neeley.

O.C. worked at Bohl Equipment 10 years until he retired. He was a mechanic and owned Neeley & Rutledge Racing. O.C. enjoyed spending his time working on cars, taking care of the family church (The Shepard’s House) and spending time with his wife Connie of 61 years. O.C. loved watched NASCAR on Sunday and drinking Brisk Sweet Tea. You could find O.C. out in his pole barn with his boys Greg and Shawn worrying over whose tools belong to who because he did in fact have too many tools. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.  

There will be no services at this time per family’s request. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, 311 E. Lima Avenue, P.O. Box 38, Ada, Ohio 45810 for the benevolence of the family.