McNEELY, Gerald Aaron (Mac)Hermitage, TN. August 10, 2011. His sense of humor and gentle nature are fondly remembered. He is preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Mary McNeely; brother, Lowell. Survived by daughter, Betty (Martin Stewart) McNeely; son, John (Kerry) McNeely; grandchildren, Zena, Mike & Jeffrey; great-grandsons, David & Brandon; great-granddaughter, River; sister, Virginia Travis. A Memorial service will be conducted at a later time. Family request donations to St. Francis Xavier Church in St. Francisville, IL or Rutherford County Adult Activity Center in Murfreesboro, TN. Arrangements made by HERMITAGE FUNERAL HOME & MEMORIAL GARDENS, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138; (615) 889-0361.