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John McNeely

I received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, 1966. I was privileged to have had a thirty-four (34) year career at the NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston. Working in engineering and engineering management, I had the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Apollo, Viking Mars Landing Missions, Space Shuttle, and Space Station Programs. In the early days, it felt like being on one of Columbus ships as everything was an unknown and had to be invented - very challenging and rewarding. I retired from NASA in 1999. I have a license for and inspected houses for 15 years. The former Judy Ross and I have been married for over 40 years and together have 13 grandchildren. We have 4 great-grandchildren. My son and daughter are both successful engineers with an energy power company. Judys son is in management of food services at a Texas university. My hobbies are golf, wood working, and travel. Judy and I have been fortunate enough to have traveled a great deal in the U.S. and several other parts of the world including about 75k miles via motorcycle.
Unfortunately, my beautiful and loving wife ended a 4 year battle with lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis and died January 18, 2024. I am devastated!! She was the most caring person I have ever known!!

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