Jim McNeill Obituary
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Above all, Jim was a devoted family man, treasured by his loved ones for his kindness, gentleness, and patience. His dedication to his family's happiness and well-being was his life's greatest work. Jim's warmth and spirit will be deeply missed, yet his legacy continues to live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jamie McNeill.
Jim is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Hortensia McNeill; children, Andrea Naliwajka (Brad) and Patrick McNeill (Angie); grandchildren, Matt Naliwajka (Wiley), Ben Naliwajka, Chris Naliwajka, Nic Naliwajka (Ashley), Carly McNeill, Elizabeth McNeill and Colin McNeill; siblings, Tip McNeill Smith, Alfred McNeill (Linda), Ralph McNeill (Gwen), Oliver McNeill (Nina) and Anne Horton (Billy); as well as nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Dave Benson officiating.
Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Jim McNeill. Sosebeefuneralhome.com 770-479-2131
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Sosebee Funeral Home
May 21, 2025
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