John Benny McNeilan Jr.

John Benny McNeilan Jr. obituary, West Union, OH

John Benny McNeilan Jr.

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John McNeilan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home - West Union on Oct. 27, 2025.

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John Benny McNeilan Jr., age 69 of West Union, Ohio passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. John was born January 22, 1956 in West Union to the late Dorys Marie (Walker) & John Benny McNeilan Sr.
Survivors include his wife Jane McNeilan of West Union; daughter Meagan McNeilan of West Union; son Christopher McNeilan & Amber Campbell of West Union; sisters Cindy Hansgen of West Union, Theresa Frey of Nevada, Ruth Modlin of West Union; brother Randy McNeilan of Winchester; grandson Samuel McNeilan.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Noon at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Burial will follow in the West Union Cemetery with military graveside services provided by the Adams County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM till the time of the funeral service at Noon. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

30

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home

216 W. Mulberry Street, West Union, OH 45693

Send Flowers

Oct

30

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home

216 W. Mulberry Street, West Union, OH 45693

Send Flowers

Only 11 hours left for delivery to next service.