Gordon "Red" McNeil

We (sue and I) think about Uncle Red often. We remember his humor and sense of living each day in the fullest way. His jokes, his cigars, his friendship for and to so many. And finally his love for his family! Missed but never forgotten! Jim Bingham

Daddy’s Hands
song by Phil, Ben and Sue

I remember Daddy´s hands, folded silently in prayer.
And reaching out to hold me, when I had a nightmare.
You could read quite a story, in the callouses and lines.
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind.

I remember Daddy´s hands, how they held my Mama tight,
And patted my back, for something done right.
There are things that I´ve forgotten, that I loved about the man,
But I´ll always remember the love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
But I´ve come to understand.
There was always love in Daddy´s hands.

I remember Daddy´s hands, working 'til they bled.
Sacrificed unselfishly, just to keep us all fed.
If I could do things over, I´d live my life again.
And never take for granted the love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
But I´ve come to understand.
There was always love in Daddy´s hands.

Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin´.
Daddy´s hands, were hard as steel when I´d done wrong.
Daddy´s hands, weren´t always gentle
But I´ve come to understand.
There was always love...
In Daddy´s hands.

Sharon, Mark and Dan I decided to check your FB page to see if I could find out some news and read all your messages. My ehart goes out to you and all the family! Try to dry my tears here and know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Thought about all of you today and ALL the good times we had. Lots of laughter, lots of long talks, and most of all the love your family had for all who entered the front or back door. now Mom and Dad can be together again. Hold onto the memories all 3 of you, cuz I know that's what I'm gonna do I'm smiling just remembering...They are all good memories guys all good. Love you all. Hold onto to each other these next weeks and please let us know if there's anything we can do. Lots of love and hugs.

Very sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers

Sorry to hear about your father. So many thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry to hear about Red. He will be missed a great deal by many. Thinking about you and the family. Love & hugs.

I'm so sorry. He was a good man with a big heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He's in a better place that he can reunite with Mabel.

Prayers for you.

Thinking of you and sending our love.

We are so sorry for your loss

My thoughts are with you Sharon.

Tobey, so sorry for your loss. If you need anything give us a call. Love you, Flash

So sorry for your loss! Your parents were wonderful friends and Candor neighbors.

We were all lucky to have known and loved Red and Mabel. So many great memories to cherish. Heaven will be an even more beautiful place with the two of them once agani reunited. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.

Your parents were amazing people, I miss them both. Take care of yourself, and I'm here for you.

So sorry for your huge loss, hold your memories close, my thoughts and prapers are with you!

Love ya all. Wish I could be there for you. I think we could all use lots of hugs!

I am so sorry. I have so many fantastic memories of your Dad and Mom...they were a huge part of my life growing up. Please let me know if there is anything you need. I'm here for you.

So sorry for your loss. What a Dad you had. The many days we spent together on the farm. Will keep you in my prayers to get thru the up coming days. Memories last a lifetime. Give my love to Mark and Danny. Love you Sis. The reunion Mike, Mom and Mabel, and Red must be having.

Sharon... I just heard about your Dad. He was a wonderful man and touched SO many of our lives! I can't imagine growing up without him. Afterall...I never would have known where chocolate milk came from. :) Seriously though...your memories will keep you strong and you did have a great Dad. He loved you kids with all he had and I can tell you there is nothing like a Dad's love for his daughter. I can only imagine the time they are all having up in heaven. One more angel to look upon us!

So sorry to hear about your father. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God bless....

So sorry to hear about your father, he was truly a good man. I can remember going there as a child and he always made you laugh. He will truly be missed and your right Sharon you couldn't ask for a better father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sis, I wish I could be there to pay my respects. But, I still wanted to send my condolences and let you know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time.

So sorry to hear about your dad, Uncle Gordie was a wonderful loving person, I remember him well. You are in our prayers

Red is on that big farm in the sky!!!!!

I have fond memories of having Big Red as a Friend. My thought and prapers are with his family. May God Bless you Big Red!

May Red rest in peace now, prayers to his family

Sharon, Mark, Dan and families, your father and grandfather will always be with you in your hearts because of the great memories you have. Wayne and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. I have a lot of memories of Uncle Gordie and I cherish them all. He will surely be missed by all that were fortunate to know him. Love you Uncle Gordie, RIP I know they have a hot game of pinnocole going.

All our Thoughts and Prayers are with you...We will miss Uncle Gordie very much...All our love to you

My Uncle was a gentle man not easy to anger. I loved going up on the hill. I will always remember all the fun times our families had together. love you Uncle Gordie....

I just want to let you all know how sorry I am for your loss.He was a great person and I enjoyed spending time with him.Hope to see you all soon. Love, Deb and Brandon

I really wish I could be there. I love Uncle Gordie so much. He was like my own father. My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.

Sharon, Mark and Danny:
Your Dad was a great man and we will all miss him being in our lives. He was around our house alot after my Dad died in September of 1950 (I was only 2)(that's right, I am 62). He helped Aunt Liz (Mom) on the farm in West Candor, across from the Dick Bebee farm until it was sold and Mom moved to the little white house (now green) on Kelsey Road just down from Grandpa Archie's farm south of Candor. Your Mom and Dad were there for Aunt Liz and Doug and I. I do remember all the great times we had then and over the years.

Your Mom and Dad are the greatest and they are both dearly missed; but will never be forgotten by all those who have spent time laughing and enjoying their company.

You and your families will be fine because Uncle Red and Aunt Mabel raised three great kids and gave you all their sense of humor and great outlook on life and all that it holds.

Love; Jim

Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you in this most difficult time. I have many good memories of Uncle Gordie and will forever remember them.

red was a sweet man...he will be missed alot..he was always a happy camper at the family functions..I hope you are doing well sharon...you are in my heart and prayers through this hard time....

my memory of "Red" is on our party line..oh the man luved to pick on me because i'd get so red..if i was on th phone w/ a boy and he picked up...oh boy..did he have fun w/ the guy...but of coarse he would pick on me later when he'd see me because he luved to make me blush..and boy did i. and the boy would never call back..he was a funny but great man and will deeply be missed!! "RED" rest in peace..

I remember all of us kids in the pool, and Uncle Red telling us to all run around in circles to get the water spinning, and then he'd yell STOP, and watch the water knock us all down and laugh so hard his body would shake...

A great friend and mentor passed away May 30, 2010. A legend "Big Red" McNeil. I can see him carrying 4 bales of hay up the center isle or dragging one of the first cafe heifer's up the center of the barn. The man was a machine. Dan, Sis and Mark you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will talk of him forever.

I received a lot of advice over the years from Uncle Red, not sure all of it was good, but he always had something to say. I remember seeing a giant of a man, who also had a big heart, and will be missed by many.

Dan, Mark and Sis,
Uncle Gordie always had a sparkle in his eye with a joke, sassy comment, or a good ribbing just waiting to break loose. Teasing was one his favorite ways to show affection and his wit always put a smile on our faces. That's how I remember him:-)

Sis ' mark and dan we are here if you need us love everett & Violet.

A great friend and mentor passed away May 30th. A legend, "Big Red" McNeil. I can see him carrying 4 bales of hay up the center isle or dragging one of the first cafe heifers up the center of the barn. The man was a machine! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, we will talk of him forever. :0)

Sharon, Mark, Dan and families. I also have many wonderful memories of Uncle Gordie. One of my favorite is connected to the song sung by Petula Clark , "Downtown"! After my Mom died we lived with Uncle Gordie and Aunt Mab for awhile. Going "to town" was a huge deal and I remember Uncle Gordie, Pennie and I singing it all the way home (Raish Hill). Pennie was 3 and I was 5. God bless you all- lots of love, Paulie

Dan, Mark, and Sis
I am so sorry for your loss. Red was a man's man and I loved him. We had a great time as kids and Mike and Red were always in the middle of it. I will miss him.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Red was truly a special person, and will be missed by all of us

Red had to be one of the strongest men I ever met; and one of the best. My sympathies to the family.

Sis, Mark and Dan,

So sorry to hear of Red's passing. One of the truly nice men and I was very glad I knew him.

In 1951 when I was 3 years old Red pulled me unconscious from the gutter in back of the cows after falling from the haymow.Red was always very kind to me. I wish I had the chance to thank him. Dan "Danny" Butterfield

Around 1951 Red pulled me unconscious from the gutter in back of the cows on one of KO Ward's farms, after falling from the haymow when I was 3 years old.Red was always kind to me, wish I had the chance to thank him. Dan "Danny" Butterfield

Around 1951 Red pulled me unconscious from the gutter in back of the cows on one of KO Ward's farms, after falling from the haymow when I was 3 years old.Red was always kind to me, wish I had the chance to thank him. Dan "Danny" Butterfield

Red was good to me when I was a kid growing up in Candor in the Fifties. I was hanging around when he worked on Ken Ward's farm. He taught me a lot about many things. I regret that I never made the opportunity to thank him later on. I'm sorry for your loss. He was truly a good man.
Sarge Butterfield, Indian Lake, NY

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your heart is heavy now but the memories will always make you smile. Thinking of you!

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

so sorry for your loss im going to miss him in the mornings busting my but at the dandy....sincerely, bill strosahl

Sharon,Mark,Dan and family. So sorry to hear fo your loss. Red will be greatly missed. He has touched so many lives that his memory will live on. Heaven is a greater place now with he and Mable reunited. Love to all.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Red.

Sharon, Mark and Danny: We will miss Uncle Red and his great sense of humor and all the laughter we have shared over the years. Stay strong and know that everyone sends their prayers and love to you and your families. See you soon. Jim

May God Bless you all and keep you in the palm of His hand at this most difficult time.
RIP Red, you will be missed and fondly remembered by many.

Sharon and Danny.
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great neighbor when I lived on Humiston Street and a great neighbor to each one of my kids that have lived there. He will always be remembered. God bless and guide you in this terrible time of sorrow.

i am so sorry for your loss,'red' was always smilling,he was a great friend to many people,including my dad jim bishop,he will be greatly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you all,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.I always enjoyed talking and joking with Red while I was eating lunch at the Dandy Mart! A truely amazing man! Ron UPS.

I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.I KNOW WHAT IT A HEARTACHE YOU HAVE.PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. "RED" WAS A GOOD HUSBAND AND PARENT.
BLESS YOU ALL!!!

Danny ,so sorry to hear about your dad.Dave really thought the world of him also.He will really be missed.i will be praying for your family.god bless. Bonnie Marsh

I am so sorry for your families loss. I loved Red, I remember when him and Mable used to babysit my brother and I when we were little. He was so much fun. I remember him harrassing us as we ate breakfast and the drives to school every morning. Also when i saw him recently he always had to pick on me! He will be greatly missed by my family and also myself!

Dan,Sharon,Mark,
Our hearts are very sad at the passing of this wonder man and friend. Gordy always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. We all have our memories and that is what we have to hold onto. And I know the family is up there playing that game of pinnocole. I loved playing with all the family. Mom and Dad are together again. Hugs to all Donna Rogers and family

mark andheidi verysorry for your loss

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family. Let me know if you need anything.

Moses

Sharon and John and Family...We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know how much you loved him and loved spending time with him. May time heal your heart and dry your tears.

I am so sorry to hear that Red is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Don and Amy Ross

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Danny, Mark, sharon and family
I am very sorry the hear the passing of your Dad.(RED) I have known him for a lot of years and remember the days on the farm at Mike Ferris. I had a lot of good times with him. He was a kind and loveable person. He would help anyone at anytime. I will never forget him. May God heal your hearts with joy and warmth at this terrible time. A friend always,

Bill Edwards

The Haner Boys of Candor send their condolences to the family of this good man.

Sis, Mark, and Dan and families, I have many memories of Uncle Gordie and cherish them all. Believe it or not I am speechless at the moment. You are all in mine and Wayne's thoughts and prayers. Mom probably has a pinnocole game going on up there at the pearly gates. RIP Uncle Gordie.