James "Jim" Howard McNeil's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Glade Spring, Virginia

James "Jim" Howard McNeil

April 8, 1939 - July 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Glade Spring, Virginia

James "Jim" Howard McNeil's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Glade Spring, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home

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James "Jim" Howard McNeil

April 8, 1939 - July 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Glade Spring, Virginia

James Howard McNeil Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Howard McNeil of Glade Spring, Virginia, departing on July 29, 2025 at the age of 86. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James McNeil and Nettie McNeil; and his wife Hildegard Giestner McNeil. He is survived by: his siblings, Roger McNeil (Jean), Margaret O'Neil, Dorothy Pruitt (Harry), Lois Hale, David McNeil and Bonnie Woodward (Michael). He is also survived by his family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Lighthouse Baptist Church (243 Kent St, Saltville, VA 24370). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Flowers will be accepted and are appreciated, but donations may be made in Jim's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home



Sat

Aug 09

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lighthouse Baptist Church
243 Kent St, Saltville, VA 24370

Sat

Aug 09

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Lighthouse Baptist Church
243 Kent St, Saltville, VA 24370

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