Nealy was born January 19, 1931, in Tabor City, North Carolina to the late Lacy Wayne and Mattie Thomas Long. He served in three branches of our Armed Forces, with 40 plus years of service. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.
He is survived by, Garry N Long (Cynthia) of Albuquerque, NM, Cheryl Richardson (Donnie) of Seneca, SC, Meg Rhodes (Dusty) of Daytona, FL, and David Long (Hope) of Goose Creek, 8 grandchildren, Tim Long, Marlinda Long, Elizabeth Melville (Johnathan), Thomas Richardson (Felicia), John Rhodes, Chris Rhodes (Chrissy), Joshua Long (Kayla), and Isaac Long, 8 great-grandchildren Neil Long, Leah Long, Alex Long, Monica Long, Nora Melville, Wesley Melville, Haley Richardson, and Finn Long.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Shirley A Long.
