Neil Yowell Jr.

1929 - 2018

YOWELL, Jr., Neil T. (88) passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home. He was born July 1st, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio to Neil T. Yowell Sr. and Martha Yowell. Neil served in the United States Marine Corp from 1947 to 1951 in the 4th Marine Regiment in Shanghai, China. He was one of the last surviving China Marines. When Neil left the service, he returned home to his wife Carol in Dayton, OH. He began N.T. Yowell Movers in 1955 with just one truck, growing it into one of the largest electronic and computer moving companies in the Midwest. Neil moved to Melbourne, Florida in 1974 where he started Yowell International, which today is considered one of the top international shippers in the United States. Neil owned and raced drag cars with his son Bob and was nationally ranked. He also raised Appaloosa horses and Black Angus cows on his Centerville, OH farm. Neil was an avid powerboat enthusiast, owning many. Neil made numerous voyages with his wife Carol to the Bahamas and South America. He was a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye and Centerville Elk football fan. Neil also started the Sonny Unger Foundation which honors two Centerville Elk football players with scholarships every year. Neil was a colorful man who was a friend to all, always offering a helping hand. Neil is preceded in death by his wife Carol J. Yowell in 2017. He is survived by Bob and Nancy Yowell of Centerville, Ohio; Jon Yowell of Athens, Ohio; Victor and Debra Yowell of Venice, Florida; Kenneth Yowell of Centerville, Ohio; Jill Yowell of Kettering, Ohio; Jay and Leslie Yowell of Melbourne Beach, Florida; and twenty grandchildren. Neil's service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 4 at Beach Funeral Home located at 1685 South Patrick Dr. Indian Harbor Beach, Florida 32937. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the Sonny Unger Foundation at Centerville High School. http://centervilleelksfootball.com/sonny-unger-banquet/ Online condolences may be left at www.beachfuneralhome.com