Allen Ritter McNeill

Allen Ritter McNeill 95, of Asheboro passed away Friday, June 06, 2025, at the Randolph County Hospice House. He was born on April 16, 1930, in Burlington to Leonard and Nannie Ritter McNeill.

Allen was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather who will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He was a long-time and faithful member of First Baptist Church in Asheboro. Allen loved his family so much. He loved to hold his grandbabies and make them laugh. Allen’s second love was working. He was an employee and co-owner of Asheboro Building Supply for 41 years. One of Allen’s passions was working. One type of work that he loved to do was raising all kinds of animals and farming. At one point he was the largest emu farmer in the state. Allen was a lifetime member of the Asheboro/Randolph County Home Builders Association. He was also the President of the NC Emu Association.

Allen is survived by his wife Barbara of 22 years, Daughter Kay Bolick (Don) of Winston Salem; son, Allen McNeill (Pat) of Asheboro; son, Douglas McNeill (Vicky) of Asheboro; son, Eric McNeill (Loria) of Asheboro; son Keith McNeill of Asheboro; son, David McNeill (Beverly) of Kernersville; Sister Elizabeth Hussey (Farrell) of Kernersville. He was also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren with one on the way. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Charles, Harold, Thomas and Leon McNeill. He is also preceded by his sisters Virginia Owens and Doris Garner.

The family wants to give a special thank you to his caregiver Barbara (Peanut) Jessee.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Randolph County Hospice House 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203 or to Disabled Veterans 158 Worth St, Asheboro, NC 27203.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Asheboro 133 N Church St, Asheboro, NC 27203 with Pastor Grayson McNeill and Pastor Farrell Hussey officiating. A burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the McNeill family.