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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2008.

Jimmy Wayne Neil, Jr.

HAUGHTON, LA - Born in Cooter, MO, in 1943 to J.W. Neil and Reba Dennis Neil, he graduated from Cooter High School and then attended Louisiana Tech where he received a B.S. in Business Administration and a M.B.A. Jim taught at Lamar Tech University in Beaumont, TX, then began a career in publishing as a salesman at Dorsey Press. He retired in 1983 as Executive Vice President for Business Publications, a subsidiary of Dow Jones-Irwin Publishing. He moved his family from Dallas,TX, to Haughton, LA, where he developed Deer Valley Mobile Home Community. During this time he consulted for Business Publications and taught adjunct classes at LSU, Shreveport. He was an avid horseman with mules and wagons.

He was preceded in death by his Granny Azalie and Papa Jack Neil,mother Reba McKinney and sister, Lynn Ballance. He is survived by his wife of 43 years. Sylvia Carson Neil, sons Jimmy Wayne Neil III and wife Libby of Sacramento, CA, and John Paul Neil of Allen, TX, grandchildren Carson Neil, Jimmy Wayne Neil IV, Adrienne Vickers and Ella Grace Vickers; special niece, Amanda Vickers and husband Jermey and nephew Kenneth Cummings of Denham Springs, LA, father J.W. Neil of Cooter, MO, aunts, uncles and special friends.

He was loved by many and will be missed by all his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Jim's log cabin inside Deer Valley Mobile Home Community in Haughton followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be James and Kaye Gilbert. Friends and family are requested to share special memories of Jim at this time.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home (318) 949-9415

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Libby and Tom Nelson

January 29, 2008

What will we do without our leader? We will miss you so much. Happy Trails!

JOHN INGRAM

January 4, 2008

JIM. FAREWELL\ MY FRIEND ON THE JOURNEY TO THE HOUSE NOT MADE WITH HANDS ETERNAL IN THE HEAVENS. FOR YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU IN THIS LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU. I WILL NEVER FORGET.
JOHN INGRAM
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Tracie Martin - Welch

January 4, 2008

We were so shocked to hear of Big Jim's passing. He was bigger than life and brought many happy memories to everyone he met. It seems that every memory I have of trail rides growing up has him, Amanda and Rainbow in it and I will cherish those memories. Yall are in our thoughts and prayers! Lots of love to the family!! Wally and Terri Martin and Billy, Tracie and Cheyenne Welch

Terry Sanford

January 4, 2008

I dont have anything to tell you over this computer, that I did'nt already tell you in person, except, I'll miss you. I guess now I'll do what you always told me to, "carry my behind"

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Ashley Sanford

January 4, 2008

Mr. Jim, I will always remember you. Thank you for everything you have done for me. I also thank you for the opportunity to get to know you better. I used to be able to visit you everday when I lived at your trailor park, then I moved and got to come visit your house once more when my mom worked for you. Thanks for everything I'll always remember you!

Charlotte and Charles Sweeney

January 4, 2008

Sylvia:

We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Shocked would better discribe this feeling. We are so sorry to have not been able to see you guys through the years. I have such good memories of us during the Tech years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.

Heather Sanford

January 4, 2008

Mr. Jim,
I really enjoyed getting to know you. I would also like to thank you for everything you've done for me. I will also miss you very much.

Robby Sanford

January 4, 2008

Mr.Jim, I am going to miss you so much. I really enjoyed getting to come to your house and visiting with you. I'm sorry that I didn't get to say good bye.

Russ and Dot Carson

January 4, 2008

There will be an empty space now that Jim is gone. We were always delighted to be in his company.

Linda Carson Jones

January 4, 2008

Dear Sylvia and Family,
I was totally unaware of Jim's passing until just a few moments ago. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep in touch with me. Love Linda Carson Jones

Bobby & April Graham

January 4, 2008

May God bless you and yours during this time of loss. With love from lot #31.

April & Bobby Graham

January 4, 2008

May God bless you & yours during these hard times of loss. With love from lot #31.

Mike Dailey

January 4, 2008

Dear Sylvia:

Jimmy and you have always had a special place in my life and heart. Jimmy's friendship and assistance have been a guiding force in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike Dailey

Cris Heare

January 3, 2008

Dear Sylvia and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Jim. He was like family to us and we will miss him.
Cris and Janice Heare

Carson Neil

January 3, 2008

I love you Papa and I am going to miss you very much.
Carson Neil

Jimmy Wayne Neil IV

January 3, 2008

Dear Papa,
You are the best Papa in the world. I Love You and will miss seeing you.
Love,
Jimmy Wayne Neil IV

Dawn Berry Wells

January 3, 2008

Dear Sylvia, Jimmy Wayne, & John,
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have such good memories of time spent with him and your family. We lost my Mom a month ago so I know how hard this is going to be for you all. You are all three in our hearts and our prayers.
Love, Dawn, Dana, & Duane Berry

Bonnie Anderson

January 3, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tricia Sanford

January 3, 2008

Jim was like a dad to me. He was such a great friend. I had the pleasure of knowing him for just a few years, but he was so much fun to be around. He could bring me up if I was down and I was able to do the same for him. I enjoyed working for him. I really enjoyed listening to his stories about his family. I will miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Curt & Barbara Camp

January 3, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Jim's death. Wish we could be there with you. Jim was a very dear friend for many years and we will miss him. We will not forget the many treats and samples Jim dispensed from his Red Roof Inn. He enjoyed cooking and got great joy from sharing with his friends and asking their opinion of his latest recipe. We are so honored to have been included in that circle of friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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