Mr. William Joseph Neeley, 78, of Troy, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1945, in Festus, MO, the child of William Fredrick and Mary Blossom (Braband) Neeley. The family lived in Robertson, MO, when St. Louis Lambert Airport moved there, the town disappeared.  William was very active as a child and his mother nicknamed him "Wild Bill." He had a great sense of adventure and liked to cut up. Growing up he and his siblings had a treehouse. They would watch the airplanes taking off from inside their treehouse. After attending the local schools, William went on to become a tool & die maker. He worked for 53 years at that occupation, and was a very dedicated employee. When he wasn't working he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved horses. He was meticulous about keeping his yard looking beautiful and enjoyed cutting the grass. William enjoyed training horses and bird dogs and being outdoors. In 2000 he moved to Lincoln County, MO. William was a kind man, and always wore a smile. He will be remembered lovingly by all those who knew him.

William is survived by his daughter, Rebecka Braband of St. Louis, MO, his brothers: Charles Braband of O'Fallon and Michael Braband of Wentzville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister; Donna Lee Braband.

Private services to be held at a later date. Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest register , at mccoyblossomfh.com