Dr. H. Wayne Neaville
Dr. H. Wayne Neaville, 74, of Hot springs, Ark., passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at his home on Lake Hamilton. He was born July 3, 1941 in Griffithville, Ark. to the late Ralph and Mamie Ruth Powell Neaville.
Family came first in Wayne's life. He was an exceptional and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He cherished his time playing golf, horse racing, traveling in his motorhome, snow skiing, and spending time with friends. A true patriot, he served our country in the National Guard, having retired as a captain. After graduating from the University Of Tennessee Dental School, Dr. Neaville began a dental practice that would span some 50 years and became highly thought of in the field of Dentistry. Patients were considered friends, as he loved every one of them. Often, he volunteered at the Christian Dental Clinic. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, American and Arkansas Dental Societies, University of Arkansas Road Hogs, Razorback Foundation, and was a former Jaycees member.
Cherishing his memory are his wife of 53 years, Lynn Suzette Neaville; four sons: Dr. Greg Neaville, (Mona) of Batesville, Ark., Chris Neaville of Hot Springs, Kyle Neaville (Wendy) of Dallas, Texas, and Matt Neaville (Jessica) of Hot Springs. He was Umpy to Madison, Mason, Grace, Max, Isabella, Collin, Spencer, Jacob, Lily, Enoch, Autumn, and Hope. He also leaves behind a brother, Charles Keith Neaville (Lynwood); special aunt and uncle, Dr. Bill Chandler and Mildred Powell Chandler; sister-in-law, Kelly Goodin; nephew, Dr. Keith Neaville (Susan); and a host of cousins and special friends.
Serving as pallbearers are his sons, Rick Saunders, and Mike Ellis.
Honorary pallbearers are Sherrod Thompson, Paul Humphreys, Don Hinkle, and Bill Thomason.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
A celebration of Dr. Neaville's life will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home with Rev. David Wilson officiating.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Gross Funeral Home.
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
Thank you for carrying generations on your shoulders and always being the example of what is good and right.
Published September 28, 2015