Troy McNeilly

Troy McNeilly, age 44 will be sadly missed by family and many friends. Troy attended John Sevier Elementary and Heritage High School and graduated from Art Institute of Atlanta in photography. He will be remembered as a good friend, brother and son. He was a kind and caring person who would reach out to anyone needing a helping hand. He touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Charles & Margaret McNeilly and Ruth Johnston. Survivors include: parents, Martha (Marty) McNeilly, William T. (Bill) and Claudia McNeilly; brother, Matt McNeilly; nephew, Brandon McNeilly; niece, Chelsea McNeilly; other relatives and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be at 5:00 PM, Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Life Event Center, 1404 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803. A time of sharing memories and storytelling with fellowship will follow the celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), c/o Sonie Burgin, PO Box 263, Seymour, TN 37865 or to the national NAMI organization at NAMI.org. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Troy McNeilly please visit our Sympathy Store.