Neil Lee Monroe, age 80, of Brierfield, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Neil was born January 9, 1941 in Geraldine, Alabama to Newman and Thelma Monroe. He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School, where he lettered in all 3 sports but excelled in football. He received a scholarship to Sewanee: The University of The South. After college Neil joined the Marines Corps to serve his country. He was an entrepreneur, and owned a liquidation business for many years, enjoyed gardening, boxing, nature and Alabama football. Above all else Neil cherished his family and friends; he never took for granted the wonderful life God had given him or the people who blessed his days.
Neil is preceded in death by his parents Newman and Thelma; brother, Ray Monroe; and grandson, Charles Monroe Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Elaine Peters Monroe; daughter, Shelley Jones (Jason); grandchildren, Colton Jones (Emily), and Allie Jones; as well as a host of family and friends that were family in Neil's heart.
A visitation for Neil will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Rockco Funeral Home, 3715 Highway 25, Montevallo, Alabama 35115. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM, 3715 Highway 25, Montevallo, Alabama 35115. A committal service will occur Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Skirum Methodist Cemetery, Geraldine, Alabama.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rockcofuneralmontevallo.com for the Monroe family.
