Steven Bruce McNeely was born September 2, 1959 in Kansas City, Mo to Albert Dwight McNeely and Virginia Lee (Jones) McNeely. Bruce was born in Kansas City, Mo, moving to the area as a child, attending school at Davis R# 12 and Deepwater. At the age of 16, he dropped out of school to enter the work force, working at Rival Manufacturing, Cook Tractor, Sharp Bros, Pest Control, and Arm & Hammer. When he worked at Cook Tractor, he would come home for lunch, to wake his son Aaron from his nap so he wouldn't be cranky, and to play with him. Bruce liked to hunt and fish, and spend time with his family.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Albert and May McNeely, and Amos and Anna May Jones, brother Ernie McNeely, sisters Anna May McNeely and Donna McNeely Baumgarden.
Bruce is survived by his life partner Pam Rice of Urich, Mo and their furbaby Suki, sons Aaron (Cheynne) Mc Neely, Eric (Cassie) McNeely all of Clinton, step son John (Misty) Rice, and step daughter Stacy Rice Clinton of Urich. He is survived by his brothers Richard Mathew McNeely of Clinton, and Bobby (Candy) McNeely of Urich, and sisters Darlene (Terry) Moore of Rogers, Ark. and Trudi McNeely Ross (Don Wear) of Clinton, grandchildren Savanna, Tucker, Mason, Bristol, and Linkoln McNeely, and Kiera Clinton and Jacob Stewart. Nieces and nephews Jennifer Baumgarden; Chance, Patrick, and Shane Moore; Dalyn Ross and Heather Ross Quick; Eric Carl, Megan, James, and Katie McNeely; and Kristy, Melissa, and Josie(Ernie's girls).
Bruce's wishes were to be cremated and have his ashes dispersed. Bruce was a very sweet and giving man, he never met someone who didn't like him, just like our father. The world has lost a creative and caring soul, he will be greatly missed by his loved ones.
