Delbert Lee McNiel

Delbert Lee McNiel obituary, Snyder, TX

Delbert Lee McNiel

Delbert McNiel Obituary

Visit the Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home - Snyder website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Delbert Lee McNiel, 76, of Snyder, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home in Snyder. A funeral service for Mr. McNiel will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2 PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Chapel. A graveside service will be held the following day, April 2, 2025, at 2 PM, at Rule Cemetery in Rule, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mr. McNiel was born on January 7, 1949, to Harold and Tilda (Hurt) McNiel in Brownfield, Texas. Delbert was a United States Army Veteran. He joined the service in 1968, touring in both Okinawa and Germany. He met Melba Jean Anderson and married in 1971, together raising four children. Mr. McNiel loved fishing, hunting, motorcycles, BBQ, and being with his family. He also enjoyed country music, dancing, and playing pool. Delbert had a love for comedy and a gift for making people laugh. He worked hard all of his life and he lived free. He loved his country, and his dogs Dobbin and Andy Gail.

He is survived by his,

2 Sons,

Shannon McNiel and wife Jaclyn of Mesa, AZ,

Carrol McNiel of Snyder, TX;

2 Sisters,

Connie Davis of Hamlin, TX,

and Linda Rae of Snyder, TX.

He was preceded in death by his,

Father,

Harold McNiel;

Mother,

Tilda Durham;

His Wife,

Melba McNiel;

2 Step-Daughters,

Mona Stegall,

and Cynthia McCann.

A visitation will be held from 6-7 PM, Monday, March 31, 2025, at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home - Snyder

3101 College Avenue, Snyder, TX 79549

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