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James Neal Rassman, 66, died June 7, 2015 at home in Wilmington, N.C. Neal grew up in Midland, TX, the son of Emil C. Rassman and Annie de Montel Rassman. Neal graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA where he excelled academically and in sports, establishing the 220 yard hurdle...
Read MoreIll just add (to my initial post) that Neal loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor, sometimes a bit wry and dry. I remember sitting on porch with him and a few other graduates during a slow moment on graduation weekend. There was a pause in the conversation and Neal said, So, thats college. There was a finality in that which surpassed all the graduation ceremonies.
John (Dee) Copenhaver
June 04, 2019 | Winchester, VA | Friend
So sorry to hear of Neal's passing. I have often wondered what he was doing since teaching me in 1979 at TT. Such a talented teacher, artist and personal inspiration. Just a wonderful, fun individual who will be truly missed.
John Gunderson
July 27, 2015 | Fort Worth, TX
My deepest condolences. Neal was my first design professor at Texas Tech in 1979. He was an excellent teacher who taught by inspiring and motivating us. He will be greatly missed.
Kevin Murray
July 02, 2015 | Plano, TX
Sad to learn of Neal's death. He was a good friend to me during my freshman year at Washington and Lee University, and during our time as brothers in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Over the years we lost touch but I'm grateful for his many contributions to landscape architecture, to his community, and especially to his family.
John Copenhaver
June 15, 2015 | Winchester, VA
I can remember dancing with Neal at a backyard party in 6th or 7th grade. So handsome and nice. I'm sorry to hear of his death. Sounds like he led a full life.
Adelle tarwater dowling
June 12, 2015 | Midland, TX