George Edward, son of the late Simmie & Rosetta McNeill was born May 18, 1938 in Harnett County, NC. George grew up in Erwin, NC where he also attended school. Soon after high school he joined the Navy where he served four years. He later married Doris and from that union they had four sons.
George worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for 26 years, before retiring at age 55. Several years later he married Delores Simms.
George enjoyed cooking, playing cards and reminiscing about life in North Carolina. George was a kind, generous and thoughtful man and will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by Doris, son, Reginald and step-son, Lamont.
He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted wife Delores; sons, Eric McNeill (Sharon), Darryl McNeill, Stevie McNeill; step-daughters, L’Tanya Simms, Lorrayne Bratton (Fredrick), Lacrecia Goins (James); brother and closest friend James “Buck” McNeill; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will greet guests from 12:30 until 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022 at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly. A service to celebrate his life will be held immediately following at 1:00, also at the funeral home.
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