Willis "Willy" Lee McNeley, 67, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. He was born June 10, 1949, in Springfield, MO, to Roy and Erma McNeley. He proudly served in the US Army and was a decorated soldier.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Donald Hays Jr.

Willy is survived by his wife, Sandra McNeley; children, Diana Mead and husband Dennis, Keith Hays and wife Tatum, and Lenora Colby and husband Steve; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother, Ron McNeley and wife Judy; three nephews; and many other family members and friends that will miss him dearly.

Family will receive friends from 2-4 PM, Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, 2026 W Woodland St, Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, October 31, also at Midwest with burial to follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors.