James "RED" Neary, Jr.

James D. "RED" Neary, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family August 18, 2022. He was born July 29, 1939 in Toledo to James and Elsie (Heiser) Neary; he was a caddie for many years at the Inverness Club. Red proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and earned his high school diploma while enlisted. He worked at the Chevy plant, in Toledo, from 1961 to 1966. After his time at Chevy, he went to work at A-1 Schmidlin where he earned his HVAC degree in trade school. He was a proud member of the Union. Red was an avid gardener; his garden was open to everyone - "hot peppers street side, help yourself." Red became an AA legend after his 44 years of sobriety…….. 11/11/77. In AA, Red helped a huge number of people on their journey. He loved to say, "100 people call me Jimmie, 1000 people call me Red"; and "there are only two kinds of music, Country and Western." He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters in the McDonalds play place, and in his vegetable and flower gardens. Red is survived by his daughters Lisa (Jeff) Meyers and Carol (Gene) Ledesma; granddaughter Andrea Meyers; great grandchildren Arianna and Adalena Morris, Arron and Alexxa Heft; his first wife Bonnie (Holley) Sibberson, and his long time friend Connie Giauque. Red was the oldest of 10 siblings, 5 of which survive him: Robbie (Dee) Neary, Carol (Bud) Falke, Danny (Paula) Neary, Mike (Laurie) Neary, Kathy (Bob) Martin, and his in-laws Jeanne Neary, David Langendorfer, Sr., and Jill Neary along with numerous nieces, nephews and his many friends of Bill W. Red was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sally Neary; granddaughter Amanda Meyers, and siblings Ronnie Neary, Susan Langendorfer, Mickey Circle, and Pat Neary. There will be a Celebration of Life, for Red, on Sunday September 11, 2022 at The Pinnacle; 1772 Indianwood Circle, Maumee OH from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. where Military Honors will take place at 4:00 p.m. The Coyle Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Red, to the Toledo Humane Society or the charity of the donor's choice. Please view Red's memorial video and leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

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James "RED" Neary, Jr.

July 29, 1939 - August 18, 2022