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He was born in Cumberland, MD on October 9, 1946 to Robert and Helen (Shaffer) Henline. Neil served in the United States Army, and was a Maryland State Trooper for 26 years. During his career with the Maryland State Police, he was also a bodyguard for the Maryland Governor. After moving to Ohio, he worked security for the United States Marshall's Office at the Cleveland and Akron Federal courthouses. While living in Maryland, he was a member of the Fredericktowne Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was a deacon. Once in Ohio, he was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, where he was also a member of the choir and served on the security team.
He was an avid reader and loved sharing stories of his days on the force. Neil had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite the prankster with his fellow officers. He was a man of strong faith who always had his family and friends in his prayers daily.
Neil was a loving husband, father and Pappy and will be missed by all who loved him.
Neil is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie (Savage); children, Jill (Josh) Takis and Neil (Paige) Henline, Jr; grandchildren, Jaxon, Grace, and Lawson; his twin sister, Nancy (Terry) DeWitt; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Patricia (Bill) DeWitt.
Private services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Benefit Fund (www.oshpbenefitfund.org). Flowers can be sent to Waite Funeral Homes, 3300 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212.
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joseph millet
July 9, 2025
rode with Neil when I was first assigned to Rockville; very knowledgeable, great trooper and a great person!
Joyce and John tripp
February 4, 2025
So sorry to hear about Nails passing away Connie we love you and the family Praying for you all
Carolyn McKenzie
January 27, 2025
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Neil. I know how hard it is to say goodbye to one you loved so dearly. Word´s can never erase the pain you must feel, we do pray God will give you the strength to face each new day. In time the pain of your loss will give away to precious memories. God bless you now and always. We are praying for you.
Love in Christ,
Carolyn McKenzie and family
Rich Stefancic
January 24, 2025
Sorry to hear about Neil's death, I worked with him at the U.S. courthouse. It was a pleasure working with him and getting to know him, he was a real gentleman, he will be missed by many. Rich Stefancic
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John Robinson
January 24, 2025
I worked with Neil at the Federal Courthouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
A nicer man you would never meet. He was low keyed and quiet.
He had an easy Southern mannter in his personality which made it
possible to like him as soon as you met him. He was conscienous in
his job responsibilities and had a genuine sense of humor. Neil was
my friend and one day gave me a knife because it was made in Ireland
and he knew I had Irish Heritage. He transfered to the Akron Office and
I missed him. I was not surprised to hear he had a strong religious core and served as a deacon at his church. I wished that I could have heard
him sing. John Robinson
John Fransen
January 24, 2025
Worked with Neil at the Feferal courthouse in Cleveland. Neil was a stand-up conscientious worker...very professional. His Christian faith shown in his action. God bless Neil's family. I was blessed to have known him.
Joe Bistricky
January 23, 2025
Neil and I worked at the Stokes Federal Court House for a couple of years until he transferred to Akron. We joked and laughed a lot. Simply put Neil was fun to work and we enjoyed comparing notes over our past. My condolences to Neils wife and his entire family.
Joe Bistricky
Michelle mcmanus
January 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss Neil was a good man who was fun to work with. Prayers to his family. Michelle McManus
John Saccany
January 23, 2025
When I started working as a Court Security Officer at the Federal Court, Neil was one of three guys who made me feel welcome there. He talked to me as if we had known each other for years. He was like that with me the whole time we were at the court together. When we worked a post together, Neil was always very professional and did his job the right way. He usually didn't have a lot to say, but he always had something to say, and it was usually humorous and spoken with a smile. I never heard him say anything bad about anyone and I never heard any gossip from him. He was a good, steady guy. God bless him and his family.
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