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Albert Earl Neighbors, Jr., 85, of Rustburg, VA passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Albert Earl Neighbors, Sr. and Mollie Shields Neighbors.
He was born on September 11, 1938, in Rustburg, VA. He attended school at Rustburg High School. He then pursued his career as a land surveyor, which he performed his whole entire adult life.
He was a deacon and member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. He served in the Virginia National Guard for eight years and was an active member of the Virginia Association of Surveyors. He enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren play sports, and loved having his family around.
In addition to his wife, Eunice Fariss Neighbors, he is survived by his children, Hannah Neighbors Shelton (Mark), Albert E. Neighbors III (Melissa), Amy Neighbors Hart (Bill); grandchildren, Jon Eric Shelton, Alexandra Lynne Shelton, Jessica Caitlin Brockett, Nicole Kathryn Hart, Ethan William Hart, Emma Taylor Hart; great-grandchildren, Eric Bradley Shelton, Mia Lynne Pizzichillo, Logan Robert Pizzichillo, Bennett Turner Shelton; siblings, Elsie Harvey (Tom), Joanne Austin (Cecil), Jimmy Neighbors (B.J.), Mike Neighbors (Donna); and many loving friends in the community.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, Gene Neighbors, Shirley Strickland, Peggy St. John, Francis Arthur, and Carolyn Layne.
A visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Pate Chapel on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America or the Alzheimer's Association.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Becky Burton
July 25, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Al from School, LCA, being in the boosters club with my Daddy, Nolan Burton, and from church, TRBC, I just thought he was the most handsome man I knew, and his wife and children. Just a beautiful family. He will be missed.
Edna Henderson (Helms)
July 18, 2024
So sorry to hear of Albert's passing. I have fond memories of our boys while they were in school. God bless you and your family.
Edna Henderson (Helms)
Jim Fariss
July 18, 2024
Prayers and Love extended to the family...
Jim
Carol Bryant
July 18, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of Albert´s passing!! My heart hurts with yours!!
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Raymond& Faithy Burford
July 18, 2024
Prayers sent to family. Al was a friend and a great help in all my surveys. He will be remembered as a great and kind- hearted person. Rest in Paradise my friend.
Ron and Shelia Wilson
July 17, 2024
Such a nice person went to church together for so many years
Ginger Yates Rosser
July 17, 2024
So sorry to hear about Mr. Neighbors. Very nice man . Prayers and strength to all the family.
Bill and Judy Carson
July 17, 2024
Our prayers are with you. Albert was always a joy to see at church and the several times he surveyed for us. Praying that God will comfort you all as only he can, until we see Albert in heaven.
Betty Hamlet
July 17, 2024
Love and prayers to all the family! What a great friend Albert was and our family had such great times with this family when we were neighbors in Gladys!! See you again soon and what a great man of God!
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