He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Mildred McNeill; father, James Warren McNeill, Sr.; brother, Robert E. McNeill; and granddaughter, Jordan Rae Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol McNeill; brothers, Chuck McNeill (Beverly), and Howard McNeill (Chris); children, Jamie Carothers (Jason), Tammy Wike (Fred), and Tisha Whitmire (Kevin); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jim joined the United States Navy in 1965 where he served his country during the Vietnam War. He went on to be a firefighter for 20 years with SAFD. Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, cooking and watching movies with his wife.
A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.