William H. McNeely, longtime resident of El Paso, Texas, passed away at the age of 87 on November 22, 2011, in Princeton, New Jersey. He was born in Millen, Georgia, and is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters — Connie, Beverly, and Doris; three sons — Herbert, James, and Douglas; three brothers — Walter, Robert, and Paul; ten grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Whaley McNeely and Ella Mae McNeely Davis, his brother Matthew, and his sister Dorothy.

After spending a 3-year tour of duty in the US Marine Corps, he joined the US Army in which he held various positions, from intelligence to air defense, around the world. While assigned to Korea during the Korean War, he was part of the team responsible for writing the Korean Peace Pact. He retired from the Army after 22 years of faithful and honorable service. He then served in the American Red Cross for 23 years, and became Director in its Bremerhaven, Germany, installation. A former athlete and avid sportsman, he played minor league and professional baseball and later officiated as an umpire and referee in various sports. He also was much loved and known for his dedicated community service.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery (830 Highland Road in Newtown, Pennsylvania).

Visitation will be held 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey, during which a Remembrance Service will begin at 3:30 p.m.