Mr. Francis Eugene (Frankie) Neel, 83, of Statesville, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on April 14, 1935, he was a son of the late Drew Latta Neel and Edna Davis Neel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 8 brothers.
Mr. Neel served in the U. S. Army and was a retired hydraulic mechanic. He was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church and enjoyed family, camping, gardening, tinkering on lawn mowers and formerly enjoyed playing guitar and skating.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Miller Neel, a daughter, Lorie Neel Geisler (James) of Statesville, two grandsons, Brandon Geisler (Katie) of North Huntingdon, Pa., and Logan Geisler (Lindsay) of Virginia Beach, Va. Also surviving are a sister, Deanna Clarke (John) of Dripping Springs, Texas and several nieces and nephews.
Services celebrating Frankie’s life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday at New Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Mason officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
Condolences may be sent online to the family to
www.nicholsonfunerals.com
. Memorials may be given to the Gordon Hospice House, C/O Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, N.C. 28625. Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Donations may be made to:
Gordon Hospice House2341 Simonton Rd., Statesville NC 28625