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May 4, 1918 - July 26, 2014 July 26, 2014, Maurice Dean Neptune passed away peacefully at his home in St. Martins in the Pines, in Irondale, Alabama. He was born in Lebanon, Indiana to Maurice and Bonnie Neptune on May 4, 1918. Maurice graduated from Purdue University with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering in 1940 and later acquired the status of Professional Engineer in five states. He was a member of the American Foundry Society for 45 years and served as a past president. In 1940, he married the love of his life, Amber Lenore Wells Neptune, a marriage that lasted until she passed away 66 years later. Maurice is survived by his son, Michael Dean Neptune (and wife, Joan) of Auburn, AL, his daughter, Ann Lenore Neptune of Birmingham, five grandchildren – Hal Neptune, Traci Neptune, Aubrey Jones, Jeni Jones, and Samantha Madden, and 6 great grandchildren. Maurice served in the US Navy during World War II as a gunnery officer on LSTs. Highlights of his career include 40 years at Clow Corporation where he ultimately was the Chief Metallurgist for the entire corporation, and later at Hill and Griffith as Sales Manager. He was most proud of his foundry work, including co-authoring the Cupola Handbook. His expertise did not stop with his retirement, as he continued in the role of consultant metallurgist for USAID in such places as Brazil, the Czech Republic, and China. He also worked with the Waste Reduction and Technology Transfer (WRATT) Foundation as a consultant all over Alabama. He never seemed to tire of practicing his expertise, as he acted as a docent for several years at the Sloss Industrial Museum. Despite his devotion to his occupation there was always time for other activities, including Boy Scout leader and Explorer leader for Troop 397 at Trinity United Methodist Church. As a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 67 years, he served on many committees including the Administrative Board and Lay Involvement. He headed the Mr. Fix-It Group for the Church members and also drove seniors to outlet stores for many years. One of his greatest pleasures was extensive travel with Lenore all over the world. Visitation is on Friday, August 1, 2014, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road, in Homewood at 1:00 PM, followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00. Burial will follow the funeral service at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church for the Prayer Garden Fund, (1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209). Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL, www.ridoutsvalleychapel.com
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Dean and Ann, I am sorry about your Dad. He did have a long life and appeared to be doing well at Mother's memorial last year. I still have fond memories of our Scouting days together.
Hope you are doing well.
Frank Carter
August 1, 2014
Ann, I've heard nothing but wonderful things about your dad. And I always enjoyed listening to you talk about him. I am sorry that I am not able to be at the Visitation and Funeral this afternoon. God bless you and yours. Raylene
August 1, 2014
I send my condolences to Dean and his
family. May God be with you and bless
you.
Mackey McDanal
July 31, 2014
I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE PLEASE TRUST IN THE GOD OF COMFORT HE WILL SUSTAIN YOU PSALMS 83;;18.
IRENE ASAMOAH
July 30, 2014
ANN , WE ARE SO SORRY AND SAD FOR YOUR LOSS , BUT WE HAVE TO REJOICE IN GOD"S GAIN .
AS A FRIEND TOLD ME WHEN I LOSS MY DAD "DID NOT KNOW YOUR FATHER BUT THEY SAY YOU CAN TELL THE MAKE OF A MAN BY LOOKING AT HIS CHILDREN. SO HE HAS TO HAVE BEEN A LOVING AND GOOD MAN."
KNOW YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
LOVE YOU SO
PATTI AND DAN LANCASTER
July 30, 2014
ANN , I AM SO SAD FOR YOUR LOSS , BUT I REJOICE IN GOD'S GAIN .
AS A MESSAGE SENT BY A FRIEND WHO DIDN'T KNOW MY DAD SAID "THEY SAY YOU CAN TELL THE MAKE OF A MAN BY LOOKING AT HIS CHILDREN." HAVING SAID THAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN YOU FATHER BECAUSE HE HAS TO HAVE BEEN A LOVING AND GOOD MAN.
WE LOVE YOU , PATTI AND DAN LANCASTER
July 30, 2014
Ann, I am very sorry for your loss. Your Dad lived quite a wonderful and productive life. You should be very proud of his legacy.
Gerald Hicks
July 30, 2014
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