Lamar Neas, 72, of Greeneville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 26, 2023 surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with MSA Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on February 27, 1950 and grew up on a farm in the St. James community. Lamar was preceded in death by his loving parents, Herbert and Audeane Neas, grandparents Tubal and Odessa Neas and Luther and Dorothy Bowers, his father-in-law, Edris Neal, his brother-in-law, Ken Neal, and his nephew, John Myers.
A 1968 graduate of South Greene High School, Lamar received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from The University of Tennessee in 1973. He was employed by the Greeneville Light and Power System for 33 years, retiring in 2006.
A life-long farmer, Lamar also enjoyed raising the best blueberries in the county, as well as gardening. He loved to grow generations-old heirloom varieties of green beans from seeds passed on to him by his mother. He was an active member of the Big Springs Master Gardeners Association and the Greene County Agricultural Education Advisory Board.
Lamar taught Sunday School at Mountain Valley Covenant Brethren Church for over forty years. He served on the church board for multiple terms and was a deacon. He was also a member of the Christian Self-Help Board. His relationship with Christ and his desire to serve the Lord was the most important aspect of his life.
Lamar is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Pamela Neas, two daughters Stena (Robert) Meadows and Callie (Adam) Short. His two grandchildren, Emma Grace Meadows and Jacob Short, were the light of his life. He is survived by a very special uncle, Pete Bowers, mother-in-law, Annabelle Neal, two devoted brothers, Lanny (Vickie) Neas and Kim (Teresa) Neas, sisters-in-law and husband, Jane (Donnie) Myers and Pat Neal, two nephews, Matthew Neas and David (Lyndsey) Myers, five nieces, Rebekah Myers, Anna (Charlie) Taylor, Makayla (Kenan) Wilhoit, Carrie (Logan) Lamb, and Mindy (Daniel) Walters as well as several cousins, great nieces, and great nephews including his “little buddy” Fisher Lamb.
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.
Mr. Neas will lie in state Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Mountain Valley Covenant Brethren Church 5110 Ottway Road, Greeneville, 37745 from 1 – 2 pm prior to funeral service. The funeral service will be at 2 pm with Rev. Claude Davis and Rev. Eddie Malone and Rev. Craig Ford officiating.
Interment will follow in Mountain Valley Covenant Brethren Church Cemetery.
Pall Bearers: Billy Jack Bowers, David Myers, Matthew Neas, Daniel Walters, Charles Weems, Justin Weems, Perry Weems, Kenan Wilhoit.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Steve Balch, Kendall Bowers, LC Bowers, Pete Bowers, Chuck Bowlin, Ricky Darnell, Henry Gaby, Johnny & Stephanie Gaby, Jake & Judy Klepper, Logan Lamb, Kenny Morrison, Dale Neas, Fred Parker, Janie (Ronnie) Smith, David Stanifer, James Wine, Tim Wright, members of Mountain Valley Covenant Brethren Church.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice for their care.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be directed to the Greene County Agricultural Education Advisory Board, Attn: Stacy Bolton, 265 Chimney Top Lane, Chuckey, TN 37641, to help establish a scholarship in his name for Greene County FFA members.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com
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