James Leo Neely, 76, of Plant City, died March 24, 2014, at the Florida Hospital at Connerton, in Land O’ Lakes.
Born Aug. 15, 1937, in Merryville, La., he was the son of the late Everett and Beulah Huffman Neely.
He moved to Florida in the late 1970s to become a long-haul truck driver. Mr. Neely was a Vietnam veteran, a worldwide traveler and a history buff. He enjoyed music of the ‘50s and ‘60s, reading, and in his later years, he visited Busch Gardens frequently.
He is survived by sisters, Judy Becton (Melvin) and Joyce Gregory; brother, Paul Neely (Kathy); nephew, Mike Flynn (Jennifer); and niece, Christy Denton (Russell).
He was preceded in death by sister, Dolores Flynn.
He will be buried in the Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell.
The family is planning a service at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to the family at haughtfuneralhome.com.