William Denny Neary

William Denny “Bill” Neary, was born on June 1, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, one of the sons born to Peg and Bill Neary, passed away on December 29, 2009, in Dallas, Texas. Bill graduated from Hillcrest High School, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Texas Law School. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, was the case note editor of the Law Review and the Orders of the Coif, Chancellors and Phi Delta Phi. He served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy in the office of Naval Petroleum Reserve in Washington, D.C. and was a partner in the firm of Thompson & Knight for 40 years where he headed the Bankruptcy Section and retired in 1990. Bill was also a 58 year member of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and taught Sunday school. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Craft Neary; two sons, William T. Neary and his wife Sharon, and Frederick E. Neary and his wife Victoria; two grandchildren, Kathleen Ann Neary and William John Neary; two brothers, Frederick R. Neary and George M. Neary and his wife Lisa; various nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, 9800 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230, following a private interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Foundation, Tri-City Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 2334, DeSoto, TX 75123 or to the charity of your choice.