James Robert McNeil's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Defuniak Springs, Florida

James Robert McNeil

April 20, 1940 - October 16, 2025 (85 years old)

Defuniak Springs, Florida

James Robert McNeil's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Defuniak Springs, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Davis Watkins Crestview Memorial

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James Robert McNeil

April 20, 1940 - October 16, 2025 (85 years old)

Defuniak Springs, Florida

James Robert McNeil Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Robert McNeil of Defuniak Springs, Florida, who passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Robert McNeil to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Robert McNeil and Odell Campbell.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chapel of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home (1474 FL-83, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Davis-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel (1474 FL-83, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Davis Watkins Crestview Memorial



Fri

Oct 31

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chapel of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home
1474 FL-83, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

Sat

Nov 01

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Davis-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel
1474 FL-83, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

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