Charles Watson McNeill, age 86, of Sanford, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Lee County on February 3, 1936 to the late Lacy Dixon McNeill and Mary Lee Watson McNeill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Robert McNeill and sister, Dr. Evelyn McNeill. Charles was an active member of Grace Chapel Church and proudly served our country in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Sue Oldham McNeill; daughters, Barbara “Lynne” McNeill Holt and husband, Chris of Sanford, Mary Leigh McNeill Parker and husband, Mark of Wendell; brothers, Harold D. McNeill of Sarasota, FL, Ronald “Ron” McNeill and wife, Betty Sue of Sanford; sister, Ruth McNeill Morris of Sanford; grandchildren, Ben Holt and wife, Hannah, Sam Holt, Nathan Holt, Mary Sue Parker and Matthew Parker.
The family will receive friends at Grace Chapel Church on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM with Rev. Joel Murr and Rev. Bob Yandle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Grace Chapel Church, 2605 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Sanford, NC 27332.
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