Donnie Ray McNeill

Donnie Ray McNeill, age 82 of Seagrove, passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home.

Mr. McNeill was born on October 10, 1940 in Moore County to Grady and Mellie Needham McNeill. He attended Westmoore High School and was a member of New Center Christian Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In 1996 he became an ordained preacher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Myrtle Albright McNeill; sister, Doris Jenkins and brother, Glenn McNeill.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Warren McNeill of the home; daughters, Carolyn Morrison (Keith) of Seagrove; Rita Key (Randy) of New London; sons, Richard McNeill (Melanie) of Seagrove and Eric McNeill (Erin) of Seagrove. Sisters, Judy Poe (Tommy) of Seagrove; Jane Forester (John) of Seagrove and Rose Garner of Seagrove. Grandchildren, Bradley Morrison, Heather Morrison Hussey, Brandy Key Martin, Brooke Key Smith, Brodie Key, Ivey McNeill, Jantzen McNeill, Alden McNeill, Ashlynn McNeill, Tacoma Hall and Philomina Manning and twelve great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at New Center Christian Church at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends before the service from 12:00-1:30 pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to New Center Christian Church, 6448 New Center Church Road, Seagrove, NC 27341.

Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfh.com.

The McNeill family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star.