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Lee Neill Obituary
He was born Nov. 17, 1954, in Chardon, son of Richard E. and Betty (Lambdin) Neill, and was a lifelong resident of Burton.
He graduated from Berkshire High School, class of 1973. He married Jeanne Hosmer.
Mr. Neill was employed 11 years in maintenance at DishTech, Inc. in Newbury.
Lee loved doing anything mechanical, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding his Harley. He especially loved being with his family.
He will be missed by his friends and loving family: his wife of 28 years, Jeanne; three sons, Jason of Dayton, and Damon (Jodi) and Cody, both of Burton; three grandchildren, Kaylee, Hunter, and Grace; his mother, Betty Neill of Michigan; sister, Sue (Gary) Lake of Michigan; and brothers, Bill (Helen) Neill of Michigan and Harvey (Beverly) Neill of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Neill; and his sister, Charlotte Kirkland.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at Russell Funeral Service, 15670 W. High St. (Route 87), Middlefield. The Rev. Jennifer Vinecourt of Burton will officiate.
Visitation will be at the funeral home, Saturday, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the account in his name at Geauga Credit Union, P.O. Box 839, Burton, OH 44021.
Online condolences at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.
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George & Esther White
February 14, 2011
Mrs. Neill (Betty)
We are so sorry to learn of Lee's passing. May you find peace in the days to come and to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
God Bless~
George & Esther White
February 14, 2011
Jeanne, Jason,Damon and Cody,
We are so sorry to learn of Lee's passing, I just saw it online.
Lee was a good guy and was a great help to me when he worked for Berkshire schools. May you find comfort in knowing others have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
Carol & Charlie Younkin
February 13, 2011
Our prayers and condolences to Jeanne and family. We remember Lee fondly when he used to open open up the school building for Cornerstone church services. God grant you all peace.
Ruth and Kim Sperling
February 13, 2011
Jeannie, Damen, Cody and the entire Neill family, Our sincere sympathy to you all. Your loss is felt by many of your friends and extended family. You are all in our thoughts with love and deepest sympathy.
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February 11, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Jeanne and her family.
Phil & Linda Smallwood
Don & Nichole White
February 11, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
February 11, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Our prayers are with Jeanne and his family. We camped at Hosmer Lake for over 30 years and cherish our many memories of Lee and Jeanne and the Hosmer Family. Our deepest sympathy ! Bill & Patsy Bowden
Nick & Jen Hosmer
February 11, 2011
We're so sorry to hear about Lee's passing. Rest assured of our continued prayers for you and your family. May God's peace and consolation be with you.
Lori Gi;mer
February 11, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Lee's passing. I spent alot of time as a teenager with the Neill family. As with Char, Lee will be a fond part of my memories. My sympathy to the Neill and Hosmer family. Lori Rippin Gilmer
Linda & Rex Hosmer
February 10, 2011
Your family are in our prayers.
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