Charles Lea Neely Jr. ’50

Charles died of cancer Aug. 22, 2000, at his home in Memphis.

He came to Princeton from the Baylor School in Chattanooga. A biology major and member of Tower Club, Charles served in the Navy Reserve from 1945-47. He began his lifelong devotion to medicine by earning his MD from Washington U. medical school in St. Louis and did his residency at Barnes Hospital there.

Charles joined the U. of Tennessee in 1958, where he developed the first program of oncology. He served as chief of the medical oncology and hematology/oncology divisions for a decade. Upon his retirement in 1987, he was professor of medicine, hematology and pathology. Among his lifetime accomplishments was his 10-year directorship of the U. of Tennessee cancer clinic.

In addition to commitments to a host of professional medical societies, Charles maintained farm interests in Kentucky, Mississippi, and his home state, Tennessee, and derived pleasure from hunting, fishing, and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, two children, Louise '80 and Charles, and four grandchildren. To them the class extends condolences.

The Class of 1950