Billy Eugene Neel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Billy Eugene Neel of Tazewell, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 31, 2026 at the age of 86. 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 Billy Eugene Neel to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Billy farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Billy is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paris Neel and Ivory DeLillian Kidd Neel; his wife Betty Ann Compton Neel; his daughter Linda Lafferty; and his siblings, Randall Neel, Robert "Bob" Neel and Ollie Mae Abel.
He is survived by: his granddaughters, Brenna Lafferty and Dayna Lafferty; and his siblings, Tom Neel (Patty) of Bastian, Virginia and Shirley Beisel (Kenny) of Bastian, Virginia..
Visitation was held on Friday, February 6th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home (232 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell, VA 24651). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
