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Willis Nealy: Clarendon

     Willis Nealy of Clarendon exchanged this life for a home in glory on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at McLeod Loris hospital. He was 60.

     He was the son of the late Earl Dayton Nealy, Sr. and Eva Mae Jordan Nealy of Clarendon.

     He is survived by his wife, Pamela Bonknight Nealy of the home; a daughter, Amber Nealy-Delacruz of Portland, Oregon; siblings Earl Dayton Nealy Jr. of Fayetteville, Jerry McKinnies of Charlotte, Early Mae Gowans of Whiteville, Barbara Dobbins of Long Island, New York, Jimmy Nealy of Whiteville, Belinda Simmonds of Clarendon, Rocky Nealy of Tucson, Arizona, James Nealy and Marilyn Graham of Clarendon; and a host of family and friends.

     Viewing was planned from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Smith Funeral Home in Whiteville; and on Sunday during the hour preceding and following services.

     Celebration of Life services were planned for 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, in the auditorium at South Columbus High School, 40 Stallion Drive, Tabor City; with burial following in Todd Cemetery #2, Clarendon.

     A facial covering is requested at the viewing and service.

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