Lakeland, Florida
JAMES D. NEFF, 89Foxfie Inn LAKELAND - James D. Neff passed away from heart failure on Dec. 22, 2012. Jim was born in 1923 to Albert and Nellie Neff. He grew up in Missouri living in a home with dirt floors, until the age of 16, when he forged his mother's name to enlist in the army. He went on...
Read MoreMr Neff was always so nice to me. and always treated everyone with respect he taught me a lot when he had the time to slow and work in the kitchen which he loved, he would always be real patient and tell me step by step and why he did what he did. sympathy to the family I know he will be missed
Diane Smith
October 31, 2013 | Lakeland, FL
I had the honor to be one of his caregivers for a little over a year and I have to say he was the best boss ever. I will never forget all of our Sonic advantages. Mr. Jim you will be truly missed and always loved. My prayers are with the family.
Jessica Maise
January 02, 2013 | Russellville, KY
Eternal rest grant unto them,O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them, and may they rest in peace. Amen. Kevin if I can do anything let me know. Shank.
timothy tanner
December 30, 2012 | Lakeland, FL
My sympathies and prayers are with all of the Neff family...
Libby Mason Wayne
December 29, 2012 | Centreville, VA
My condolences to the family,may he rest in peace. He and Dad were great friends back in the day
RON CROWDER
December 28, 2012 | LAKELAND, FL
My condolences to the family, I want all of you to know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I read of his passing. Jim was truly a self made man, the restaurant empire he built was a testament to his drive and vision. Jim was a client of my husband's law firm but he was also a true friend to all of our family. I have many fond memories of Jim and his children when all of you were working so hard to build the FoxFire brand throughout the state.
I know your hearts are...
Lura Martin
December 28, 2012 | Archer, FL
Jim Neff and his Foxfire Inn are unforgettable and will be remembered with great affection. He was an icon, an entrepreneur and one of the founding pillars of Lakeland. He was a mentor and a friend. He was very good to me and my family. Thank you Mr. Neff and may you rest in peace. I extend my condolences to his family, whom he loved so much.
Charline Ferguson Runfeldt
December 28, 2012 | Lakeland, FL
Mr. Neff's Foxfire put Lakeland on the map. People would come from all over the state for the great food and service. Us oldtimers remember Jim well and his thoughfulness to his guests. Thank you Jim. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Richard Chruszcz
December 28, 2012 | Lakeland, FL
I've known Jim & Shirley since the mid 70's and we've had plenty of good times with some great memories, esp in Solo's.
Jim was a great guy and I'm deeply saddened by his passing.
My sincere condolences to the entire family.
RIP Jim
Denny Russell
December 28, 2012 | Virginia Beach, VA
