Billy Neighbors

The Crimson Tide is a little less "crimson" today. We've all lost a wonderful football player and human being. Mr. Neighbors will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.

Keith, my condolences to you and your family. Your father was the epitome of what college athletics is all about: EXCELLENCE. His legacy will never be forgotten.
Derrick Gragg
Former Lee High School/Vanderbilt rival
Huntsville/Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee (2010)

Dear Neigbors Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this time of sorrow.

Barbara M

The indelible mark Billy Neighbors made on my life is simply my good fortune. From a business standpoint, Billy afforded me the opportunity to build a long career, for which I owe him a debt of gratitude. He was someone I could always rely on. From a personal standpoint, he was simply bigger than life itself. Several fond memories, all which make me smile and shake my head. TOUGH exterior, kind soul, that was Billy Neighbors. The stronger the tone, more colorful the dialect, the better the conversation. Billy's accomplishments on the football field are a reflection of the quality of the Man. They didn't break the mold when they made Billy, there was no mold. I'll greatly miss him. God bless Susan, Wes, Keith, Claire and their families. Our sincere condolences, Tom Suhlsatz and family

Dear Neighbors family,
I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. My father,Ivan Taylor (died in a plane crash in Oct.of 1964, was a super good friend of Neighbors boys. He was originally from Ralph, Alabama and owned a Standard Oil Station in Tuscaloosa Downtown across from The First Baptist Church. Daddy was an honorary menber of the Quarterback Club and loved football and baseball. He was married to my Mother, "Freddie", and I have an older sister Nan and brother Ivan Jr. I have a copy of a picture of Billy, Daddy, Tommy Brooker and my Uncle Jimmy Nelson at Pensacola Beach in 1961(?) I believe. I would be glad to email you, and you can find me at Gate 16 at all Alabama home games. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers .Billy was a wonderful person, and loved by all that knew him.
ROLL TIDE ALWAYS BILLY!
Much love,
Virginia Taylor
(wasn't given the email option ..??)
vtaylor@wtitransport.com