EZRA HASQUE NEELEY, age 91, of Stickleyville, VA passed away on June 6, 2013 at the Mountain Home V. A. Medical Center in Johnson City.TN. Born in Blackwater, VA on August 13, 1921, he was a son of the late Charlie Melvin and Virdie Mae (Lawson) Neeley. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mattie Hughes Neeley and 1 sister, Thelma Neeley Joyner.

He helped build and was a faithful member of Mountain View Church in Stickleyville for over 70 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served his country in Europe during World War II. Ezra was honorably discharged in 1946. He was a life member of the DAV.

Ezra was a retired farmer who loved working the land and also worked at Gate City and Jonesville Livestock Markets. His love for his family was evident in his devotion to his wife, daughters, granddaughters and great grandchildren.

Ezra is survived by two daughters, Paula Ayers and Juanita Bowen; 2 granddaughters and 9 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family, community and church.

-Written by the family