Thomas McNeilly age 99 of Louisville TN died April 13 ^th 2023 peacefully at his son's home. He was preceded in death by Wife Gaynelle McNeilly, daughter Diane Gant, Parents: T.H. McNeilly and Grace McNeilly, Sisters: Buelah Cooper, Ruby Smith, Marjorie Holbert, Hazel Head, Blanch Long, and Charlotte Patterson. Brothers: C.J. McNeilly and Clinton Russell. He is survived by son Mack McNeilly (Pamela McNeilly). Granddaughter Lehanne Gant and many nieces and nephews and best friend Dean Cooper. He was a member of Old Piney Baptist Church. He served three and a half years in World War II in the European Theatre. He was an employee of ALCOA with forty years of service. The funeral service will be Tuesday April 18 ^th at 7:00 PM with Reverend Rex Everett officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel. Family and friends will meet Wednesday 11:00 AM at Grandview Cemetery for military honors and graveside service. To honor Tom's lifelong iove of the mountains; in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to FriendsoftheSmokies.org.  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home Maryville.