David McNeeley

David L. McNeeley passed away on November 18, 2020, at Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 85. He was born in Newton, Iowa, on September 10, 1935, to Mark and Wilma McNeeley.

David was a proud graduate of East High School, Class of 1953. He enlisted in the United States Navy on May 3, 1953, serving for 4 years until his honorable discharge in 1957.

In 1969, David became an ordained minister and pastored at the Assembly of God Church in Denison, Iowa. Two years later, he moved to Colfax serving at Hope Assembly of God Church until his retirement in 2000.

Following his years of ministry, he enjoyed caring for his family, playing guitar for Sunday school kids and his grandchildren, wood working, fishing, and reading his Bible.

David is survived by his daughters, Judy (Jeff) Jones, Kim (Dan) Kite, Karen (Ron) Warner, and Becky Wade; daughter-in-law, Debbie McNeeley; 20 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild; as well as his sister, Cheryl Williams and other loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon; his son, Dennis; son-in-law, Kenny Wade; brother, Jerry; and his cousin/friend, Joe.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 4-6 p.m. at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of David.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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