Dennis McNealy's Obituary
Dennis Lee McNealy, son of Jesse and Grace O’Dell McNealy, was born July 15, 1935, in Hartville, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in his home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-four years, one month, and four days. On December 23, 1956, he was united in marriage to Sharon Dixon and to this union one daughter was born. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Dennis is survived by his loving wife Sharon of the home; his daughter, Becky Borders and husband, Ed, of Ringwood, Oklahoma; three granddaughters, Crystal Compton and husband, Theron, Angela and Caitlin Borders, all of Alva, Oklahoma; two sisters, Charlene Austin and husband, Virgil, and Ailene Lemons, all of Hartville, Missouri; his mother-in-law, Wauline Dixon, of Mansfield, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Dennis was raised in Hartville and graduated from Hartville High School, and moved to Mansfield after his marriage to Sharon. He worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation, retiring after thirty-two years of service. Dennis had accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church. Dennis enjoyed being a farmer, and in his spare time he liked raising and running his dogs as well as hunting. Dennis loved his family and treasured the time spent with his grandchildren. Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and many dear friends. Services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday August 22, 2009 at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Mansfield. Burial in the Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday Evening 7-8:00pm at the funeral home under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Mansfield, Missouri. A memorial has been established to the Mansfield First Baptist Church. Donations may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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