Thomas E. Neill (1936-2006)
Thomas E. Neill, 70, of Ashland, Ky., died Tuesday evening, Aug. 15, 2006, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.
He was born June 15, 1936, in Three Rivers, Quebec, Canada, a son of the late John F. and Jean S. Neill.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John S. Neill; and a sister, June Koerper.
He was a retired maintenance supervisor for AK Steel and retired from the Kentucky Army National Guard. He was a member of South Ashland United Methodist Church and BPO Elks Lodge 350, where he was past exalted ruler. He volunteered at King’s Daughters Medical Center and was a graduate of Ashland High School.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Joyce S. Neill of Ashland; three sons, Jeff Neill and his wife, Mary, Kevin Neill and his wife, Stephanie, and Scott Neill, all of Ashland; a sister-in-law, Charlene Neill; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Neill, Timmy Neill, Ragan Neill and Riley Neill; and a nephew, Randy Koerper and his wife, Diane, of Ironton, Ohio.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Lance Campbell and the Rev. Michael McAlister. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where there will be an Elks service at 7 p.m..
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101, South Ashland United Methodist Church, 2203 29th St., Ashland, KY 41101, or For Jamie’s Sake, 1544 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Online condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.
