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William Neighbors Obituary
A native of Athens, Mr. Neighbors was born on July 9, 1947, the son of Dr. Joseph Britton Neighbors, Jr. and Mary Cobb Erwin Neighbors. Alex attended Barrow School, was a Little Leaguer and was one of Kelley’s boys at Athens Y. He was a 1965 graduate of Athens High School. Alex was a fine athlete, excelling in baseball. He graduated from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
On March 14, 1970 he and Jacquolyn Wing were married, and the devoted couple recently celebrated their 49th anniversary. Mr. Neighbors is survived by his wife; a daughter, Kathryn Wing Neighbors; and a son, William Alexander Neighbors, Jr., his wife Denise; and two adored grandchildren, Luke Anthony and Lucy Emerson Neighbors. He is also survived by two older brothers; Joseph Britton Neighbors III and his wife, Lois, and Andrew Erwin Neighbors and his wife, Gay.
Mr. Neighbors had a long and successful career with Ivey, with Lend Lease and with Paccar Financial, commercial vehicle leasing companies, in Athens, Columbus, Ohio and Atlanta. He was respected for his business acumen as well as for his generous nature, gregarious spirit and hearty sense of humor. He was all through his life a rabid supporter of his Georgia Bulldogs. Among his favorite places on earth was “Wrong Lot,” the old Neighbors house in the North Georgia Mountains on Lake Burton. A wonderful, easy host, Alex was always happiest surrounded by his family and many friends who treasured his good-heartedness.
Mr. Neighbors was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
Services will be at Bernstein Funeral Home of Athens on Saturday, April 20. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, with a service in the chapel immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in Alex’s honor.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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April 22, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our Family has lost a rare personality and oh so generous cousin.
Jim Massey
April 21, 2019
Kathy, and all of the Neighbors Family: Alex was a wonderful person that I enjoyed being around since days at Barrow school I always love telling about Alex and some of my exploits on the 59 California Trip with Kelly. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks! "Keep the Faith!"
Ken Crawford
April 21, 2019
Alex was a great person. Someone you could always count on and glad we knew him. Sorry for your loss Thinking of you,Ken, Sue, Jamie and Erin Crawford
Kathy Snow Segars
April 20, 2019
Alex came into my life in Barrow School kindergarten and was always a presence - if not literally, then as part of the growing up stories for all of us. He gave this world much and he will be loved, missed and always in our hearts!
Glenda Harper Greenhaw
April 20, 2019
My prayers are with you Andrew and family.
Kay Gordon Howard
April 19, 2019
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Alex was always such fun - from kindergarten all the way through high school - I can't imagine a high school reunion without him. I pray for God's strength and peace to be with you during this very sad time.
Bernstein Funeral Home
April 20, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Carole Yoho
April 19, 2019
Alex always brought joy and laughter wherever he went. Can't imagine a Class Reunion without his stories. Jackie and family -- May you feel God's love surrounding you and giving you comfort and peace, as you grieve your loss and celebrate so many wonderful memories. His was a life well lived.
April 19, 2019
Jackie, As you certainly know, he was a great man! My condolences.
Bob Shields
Larry G. Allen
April 19, 2019
Alex was the poster child for the all around good guy. From the days of Little League, through high school ( even though I was a year behind in the Class of 66) He always made me feel comfortable with his easy going lighthearted attitude. I had only seen him occasionally over the years, but he was always the same guy. Good to the core. I will be praying for you and your family.
Ron Morgan
April 19, 2019
Jackie, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Janet Andrews Epps
April 19, 2019
Jackie and family so sorry to hear this news. Graduated with you both and so glad I was able to spend some time with y'all at our get together a while back. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all and praying the fun and rewarding memories with be a reminder of how much he was loved by so many.
John Rodgers
April 18, 2019
Alex always took the time to answer my many questions as a young buck at PACCAR Financial. I have always been grateful to him for that because Im sure he had more important things to get to but it never showed. Will miss his office visits. Thoughts and prayers to your family for the loss of a DGD.
Mike Leonard
April 18, 2019
Death leaves a heartache no words can heal. Love leaves memories no one can steal, may the memories comforth you in this time of terrible loss. He was truly one of the greatest guys that I ever worked with and my memories of him will be forever.
Sharon Magill Brown
April 18, 2019
I am so sad to hear of this news.Alex and I started out at the Jack and Jill Nursery School together and went all the way through school together.He was my first boyfriend in grammar school.Even our dogs, Alice and Bruce, were friends.He always kept everyone laughing.My heartfelt thoughts to Jackie,his children, and his brothers.
Debra Parker
April 18, 2019
I am so sad about this news. Alex was a great friend and colleague. We worked together for several years at PACCAR Financial.I will always remember that smile and his laughter. Go Dogs as he would always say. We will miss you dearly Alex. He was just in our office 3 weeks ago to play the lottery. Hard to believe he is no longer with you. Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you.
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