Robert Neely Obituary

A memorial service for Robert Birch Neely, 88, of Coos Bay, will be held at noon, Sunday, October 22 at Sunset Bay State Park, 89814 Cape Arago Hwy in Coos Bay Robert was born July 10, 1935 in Portland, Oregon to Edward and Olive (Cole) Neely He passed away September 6, 2023 in Coos Bay Throughout his life, Robert Neely was a family man He graduated from Roseburg High School and began a long career working as a millwright Robert loved the ocean and beaches, walking trails in the woods, picking blackberries and swimming in swimming holes His favorite pastime was baseball and he even managed little league for the town of Gold Beach in the 1960s He also enjoyed volunteering to work on the walking trails at Joh Topits Park, where he loved his daily walk In the latter part of his life, Robert also worked as an apartment manager He is survived by his son, Terry Neely of Roseburg; daughter, Judy Sackett of Coos Bay; daughter, Penny Dismukes of Las Vegas; 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren (and growing) Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www coosbayareafunerals com To to the family or in memory of Robert Birch Neely, please