James Neil

James was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and loved his Brooklyn Dodgers...

James Neil, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his residence in Denver, North Carolina

He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War while he was stationed in Japan.

James dedicated his life to his beloved wife Rosemary and his family.

He worked in the banking industry and later for the Long Island Railroad before retiring in 1983.

After retiring, Jim and Rosemary purchased 14 acres of land in Bainbridge, New York. They loved and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and raising sheep. After many long winters in New York, they were Florida bound where they enjoyed the sun and warmth there.

James will be best remembered as a great husband, father, and father in law, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew him.

Just like his father, James was always soft spoken and a true gentleman.

Those left to cherish Jim’s memories and carry on his legacy are his son: William “Bill” Neil and special companion Gayle Joyner of Denver and Faison North Carolina; four daughters and son in law: Kathy Neil of Unadilla, New York, Patricia “Patty” Revans of Navarre, Florida, Mary Neil-Piece and former husband Jimmy Pierce of Sidney, New York, Lynda and John Abbott of Endicott, New York; twelve grandchildren: James “LJ” Neil and fiancé Anna Felong, Diane Zenker-Halcomb, Dana Carter and former husband Jason Carter, Andrew Revans, Brandon Revans, Wesley Pierce, Connor Pierce, Krysten Boccasini and husband Nick Boccasini, Michael Neil and wife Kelsea, Lisa Neil and husband David Rosselli, Brian James Neil and wife Stephanie, Seth Abbott; fourteen great grandchildren: Landon Boccasini, Lucas Boccasini, Treyson “Trey” Neil, Alissa Rosselli, Nicolas Rosselli, James Rosselli, Emily Neil, Matthew Neil, Jenna Holcomb, James Holcomb, Dylan Holcomb, Mason Carter, Anthony Carter and Cheyann Revans; former daughter in law: Mary Ann Sorrese; two step grandchildren: Mary Ellen Arthur and husband Joe, Christopher Collom and wife Virginia; four step great grandchildren: Marley Arthur, Maxwell Arthur, Chloe Collom and Abigail Collom.

Jim was the son of the late William Neil and Catherine Loggie Neil. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Rosemary Fendler Neil who passed away in 2007 along with a sister Mary Neil who passed away in 1963.

The family will receive Guests from 3:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Carothers Funeral Home, 412 South Main Street, Stanley, North Carolina. A buffet available to the family and guests will be held from 4:30 PM ~ 6:30 PM with Grandpa's Ice Cream Soda's at 7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are asked to be sent in James’s memory to Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092.

Fond memories and expressions of love may be shared on Jim's guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com

Carothers Funeral Home of Stanley is honored to be serving the family of James Neil.