Milton Louis McNeely, Sr.
Milton Louis McNeely Sr., age 82, of Kountze, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2026, at home. He died peacefully while in the company of his wife of sixty-two years, and granddaughter.
Born on November 12, 1943, in Silsbee, Texas, to Florence Virginia “Vergie” and John Henry McNeely. Milton attended school in Silsbee, Texas until he was in the eighth grade. Out of love and necessity, he began a career path in grocery, which led to a path into being a butcher, then into management. Known for his energetic personality, whistle while you work demeanor, and one for a quick comeback, Milton spent the majority of his life enjoying his family.
Milton is survived by his wife, Ruth Brown McNeely; children, Milton McNeely Jr. and wife, Rebecca; Rickey Larue McNeely; and Timothy Gerald McNeely and wife, Melissa, all of Kountze; nine grandchildren, Dustin McNeely and Devon Duncan, Blake and Ashley McNeely, H.L. McNeely, Dakota and Felicia McNeely, Devon Culbreath, Hunter and Callie McNeely, Cauy McNeely, Joshua McNeely, and Hannah and Mark Hall, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister, Bonnie. He is preceded in death by parents; brothers, J.H. and Elvin; and sisters, Claudia and Judy.
Pallbearers include Dustin McNeely, Blake McNeely, Dakota McNeely, Hunter McNeely, Cauy McNeely, H.L. McNeely, Joshua McNeely, and Mark Hall.
A gathering of Mr. McNeely’s family and friends will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. His graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Kountze
- 530, West Monroe Street, Kountze, Texas, 77625,
- February 4, 2026
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Graveside Service
Old Hardin Cemetery
- Old Cemetery Road, Texas, 77625,
- February 4, 2026
- 2:30 pm
. Such a funny friend. Our prayers are with you all 🙏🙏🙏
Mrs. Ruth and family..just read of Milton’s passing last night and am so very sorry we missed the service. Such a funny friend. Our prayers are with you all 🙏🙏🙏
Ruth and family… there isn’t a childhood memory that I have of big family gatherings that the 2 of you weren’t a part of. Thank you for sharing your lives with us all. Mr Milton was a special person to many and I loved him dearly! I am praying for you all! I love you! Janna❤️
Ruth and Family..my heart aches for you’ll. Prayers for you’ll at this time..
Sorry for you loss, I know how lost you are. I was that way when my Dad passed.
Ruth, I am sorry to hear that Milton has passed away. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Prayers of comfort for all the family.
Gayle knew him before we met. A long long time ago. The decades just wiz by. May God bless greatly the memories
Prayers and condolences for family. God has another angel
God gained another angel. Condolences and prayers for family
Ruth and family,
I was so sad to see that Milton passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Hold your memories close and he will be with you always. Love ya’ll.