Curtis Neely, Jr, of Kingsport, Tn, passed away after an extended illness, on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Curtis retired from Eastman Kodak in 1988, after more than 35 years of service, starting in S&M division and Purchasing. He worked for Timber Steel for 12 years. Curtis attended Apostolic Church of The Lord Jesus Christ. He is survived by his daughter, Beth N. Beam of Frederick, Maryland; son, John N. Neely and wife Michele, of Kingsport; granddaughter, Erika Neely ;sisters, Dessielee Lett and husband Everette, of Mt. Carmel, Tn., Betty Jo Shanks and Patricia Neely Hall, both of Nashville, Tn.; niece, Tracy DeHaut; nephew, Darren Shanks. The family of Curtis Neely, Jr will receive friends on Monday, August 1, 2016 from 6-7pm with a Celebration of Life beginning at 7:00 P.M. In East Tennessee Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Everette Lett and Associate Pastor Tim Lovell officiating. East Tennessee Funeral Home is honored to serve the Neely family.