Eldon is survived by his wife Cathy Neely of Butler, Missouri; granddaughter, Brianna Neely of Butler, Missouri; sister, Etheline Still of Tulsa, Oklahoma; several nephews and nieces; best friends, Ronnie High of Gainesville, Missouri and Claude Billingsley of Butler, Missouri; and three sisters-in-law, Joyce Fitzpatrick, Judy Kisner (Doug) and Shirley Fitzpatrick. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jason; two brothers, Donald and Everett; and three sisters, Dorothy, Darlene and Eileen.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Obituary - Eldon Neely
Celebration of life service for Eldon Neely of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation prior to service 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (for funeral expenses). Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
