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Forrest Neff Obituary
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ida M. (Esterly) and Forrest J. Neff, Sr. Butch was a 1964 graduate of William Allen High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for 50 years in Customer Engineering at Mack Trucks and for 27 years on the Macungie Police Force. Most recently, Butch worked as a funeral home assistant at the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home in Allentown. He was a Treasurer of the Lehigh Valley Hog Club for 15 years, 32nd Degree Mason of the Greenleaf Lodge #561 F&AM, life-member of the Guthsville Rod & Gun Club, and member of the NRA and Alburtis Gun Club. Butch was also a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Allentown. He loved cars and enjoyed everything about going to the beach with JoAnn, except for the sand and the water!
Survivors: his loving wife, JoAnn, family and many close friends.
Services: Due to gathering restrictions, services will be private and interment will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown. Arrangements are entrusted to K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to Animals In Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036 or to Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103.
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Paul Lind
July 9, 2020
Butch was a great guy and an old friend and fellow police officer of mine for many years. I was shocked to hear of his passing and my heartfelt sorrow and condolences to JoAnn and the family.
Mary Ward
April 20, 2020
JoAnn so sorry to learn about Butch's passing. He was always a good guy.
Lois Bordner
April 18, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sorry for the loss of your husband.
April 10, 2020
Joann, Buell and I loved running into you guys at the different venues Buell and Butch so much enjoyed. Buell and Butch had so much in common and Buell loved to talk with Butch about everything. I loved sitting next to you guys at the HOG meetings and always looked forward to the big hug I'd receive from him. Believe me, he will be missed by so many. I'm sure God is going to take good care of him.
April 9, 2020
Joann,
Mike and I are so sorry to hear about Butch's passing. He was a wonderful man and we are very glad we got to know him through LV HOG. He will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim & Mike Bucari
April 9, 2020
Butch Neff Family,
I worked for Butch for many years at Mack. As a supervisor he always went to bat for the people he worked for him. He loved his group and his work at Mack a very dedicated person. May he now rest in peace.
Larry Parestis
April 8, 2020
Joann, I am so sorry for your loss. I am proud to have worked with and known Butch. I knew him for 48 years and we shared many good times with the Corvette & Novalcano. It is so hard to believe he is gone. If there is any thing you need help with Joann don't hesitate to ask. My prayers and sincerest sympathy goes out to you Joann.
the old gane before we left whq
cerenna smith
April 8, 2020
I work for butch 38 of my 41 years at Mack, I still remember the first time I meet him we were at Macungie back in the 80,s I was working on the board a paper layout when I felt this felling of someone watching me I turn around and there he was standing a few feet behind me just watching me I ask he if I can help you and all he said was " you do know what you are doing " then walked away. we had some good and bad times but I like working for him. he will be missed
April 7, 2020
Sorry to hear of Butch passing. I am glad to
have known him.
Carl Behrman
Keith Bryfogle II
April 7, 2020
So sorry for your loss
April 6, 2020
JoAnn,
My condolences. I am saddened to find Butch has passed. We met at H&S Garage/Hilly's Hot Rod. We quickly became friends. I shall always cherish our time spent together.
Rest Well My Friend.
Love Always,Tom.
April 6, 2020
Rest in Peace Butch. You will be missed.
MIchael Felegy
April 6, 2020
Joanne,
My Mom, Barbara, & I are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, may all the many years of wonderful memories comfort you at this time.Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
May he Rest In Peace.
Michael Pfahler
April 6, 2020
Wow Joann sorry for your loss you guys were great for each other and we had some good times together way back when. I remember those late nights in that third floor apartment on Main Street having a few too many. Butch and I had some really crazy times together and those memories will never be forgotten.
Sharon Housel
April 6, 2020
Dear JoAnn & Family; We are so very sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Butch.
Connie Quier
April 6, 2020
Joanne so sorry to hear about Butch. He was always such a kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Maureen Bennicoff (Kemmerer)
April 6, 2020
I remember a red headed boy with glasses that always had me giggling.Your loving classmate Maureen Bennicoff (Kemmerer)
MARTIN JACOBY
April 6, 2020
Johann,
I worked with Butch at Mack for many years and he was one of the good guys. He was a true gentleman and compassionate about his work. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Hold on to the good memories.
Shane Muller
April 6, 2020
JoAnn, my deepest condolences. I worked for and later alongside Butch in Engineering at Mack. I respected him and have many good memories of those times.
Wendy Borger
April 6, 2020
Joann and Family, Deepest condolences in the loss of Butch. he was a funny guy and great we got to know him. Prayers for healing. The Borgers. Past LVHog members.
April 6, 2020
My Deepest Sympathy on the Loss of Butch...Will always cherish my memories of our youth growing up on the Southside...RIP Butch..
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Sherry Snyder
April 6, 2020
JoAnne I am so sorry for your loss! We are really gonna miss him! Prayers for you and your family!
Mark Pysher
April 6, 2020
Joanne, Cindy and I wish to send our sincere condolences and sympathy. Butch was a great co worker and friend. He was a true Mack worker and I am proud and privileged to have worked with him for so many years!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kenny& Joan Bitler
April 6, 2020
JoAnne. We are so sorry for your loss.Praying for the Lords blessing over you during this time of sorrow. The Lord promises to reunite you Two again in His kingdom for the rest of eternity. Sitting on the beaches of heaven with bright blue skies and pure white sand and no seaweed in the water.Your in our thoughts and prayers .
April 6, 2020
Sorry to hear of Butch's passing. Worked with him at Mack Trucks for many years...he was one of the good ones. May he RIP
Doug Lundquist
April 6, 2020
So sorry to hear of Butch's passing. Grew up with him on the south side.
He was one of the good guys.
Rocky Petxuk
Donna Seagreaves
April 6, 2020
Joanne, Bobby,& Lyndell,
Hoping it helps to know that others share in your sorrow.
We're thinking of you with Sympathy.
Donna & John
Robert and lyndell Cooke
April 6, 2020
JoAnn, Bobby and I are saddened to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and the support from family and friends.
April 6, 2020
Joanne....I'm sooo sorry to see this news. My sincerest sympathy and condolence go out to you. Gone too soon. I will be in touch.
Roseann D
Ronald Wachter
April 6, 2020
JoAnn,
One super guy...friend and neighbor for over 30 years....
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Life is remembered the way it was lived, a kind and
good person....Butch did it right!!!
Love
Ron & Joanne Wachter
Allan Bach
April 6, 2020
My sincere condolence to JoAnn. I remember growing up on the southside with Butch. Hard to believe how fast the years fly by.
Don(Twig) Hartwig
April 6, 2020
My sincere condolences Joann.As a fellow "HOG" member, he was surely a friend. R.I.P. Butch
Dennis Grejda
April 6, 2020
JoAnn---It is with much regret we hear of Butch's passing. Very sorry for your loss. He was second to none in his dedication to our great company Mack, and a true leader with his design staff and co-workers. May we all be consoled that he is now in good hands with the Lord.
April 6, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
April 6, 2020
JoAnn,
I knew Butch from working at Mack, everybody knew "Butch". He was a true gentleman and caring person. Glad i had the opportunity to know him...so sorry for your loss.
P. Hutchings
Allentown, pa
Nelson S.
April 5, 2020
I was so sorry to learn of Butch's passing . Butch and I started at Mack on the same day. He was a good friend as well. JoAnn, I share in your grief and "You have my deepest, sincerest sympathy."
Nelson S.
April 5, 2020
I was so sorry to learn of Butch's passing . Butch and I started at Mack on the same day. He was a good friend as well. JoAnn, I share in your grief and "You have my deepest, sincerest sympathy."
Nelson S.
April 5, 2020
Joann,
Rita and I are very sorry to hear about your loss
Butch and I were the best of friends. Always called each other on our birthdays. He will be greatly missed. Please call me if you need anything.
Jack & Rita Vanic
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