Preston Dale Neely, 45, of Mocksville, died on June 21, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center due to complications of Advanced White Matter disease due to multiple strokes.

   Preston was born on March 17, 1977, in Forsyth County, NC. He was the son of the late Thomas Neely, Sr. and Susan Jean Davis Neely. In addition to both of his parents, Preston was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Cady Elizabeth Neely.

   In life, Preston was a member of First Baptist Church of Mocksville. He graduated from Davie High School and attended Davidson County Community College where he earned and received several degrees. He was an admirable man that chose a career in healthcare, where he carried out his devotion to helping others, as a nursing assistant, a medicine Aide as well as an EMT. In addition to those, he was a former member of County Line Fire Department, where he carried out his duty as a volunteer firefighter and First Responder. On December 16, 1995, Preston married the love of his life, Jennifer Anna (Harpe) Neely, and with their union, they had four beautiful daughters.

   Preston is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jennifer Anna (Harpe) Neely, three daughters, Dayanna Neely, Courtney Neely, and Skylar Neely, all of Mocksville, a granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth of Mocksville, mother-in-law, Brenda (Day) Harpe, a brother in-law, Jeff Harpe (Susan), niece and nephew Amber Harpe and Bryan Markland (Tesia) and an aunt, Shelia Davis.

   On Monday, June 27, the family will receive friends from 1-3pm at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville. Following visitation at 3pm, the funeral service will take place, also at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville. Interment will be held after the funeral service at Rose Cemetery where Preston will be laid to rest.

   Please consider donations to Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville to help aide in funeral expenses. Flowers will also be accepted. 

Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville are honored to serve the Neely family.