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John L. McNeil

John L. McNeil, 80, of Des Arc passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas. John was born August 21, 1935 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas to Norman and Ora (Tippitt) McNeill. He was a graduate of UCA and a retired teacher and coach. He is survived by his wife Joyce Holt McNeil, one son John Patrick McNeil (Rose) of Hickory Plains, one daughter, Johna Cook of Blytheville, one brother, Mike McNeill (Willie) of Hickory Plains, two sisters, Lela Mae Rogers (Don) and Margaret Hansmann of Des Arc, four grandchildren, Shawna Cook of Des Arc, Aaron Cook of Jackson, Tennessee, Megan Smith (Bobby) and Katie McNeil of Hickory Plains, three great grandsons, Dalton, Kyle, Joseph of Hickory Plains. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jerry McNeill and Gene McNeill, two sisters, Norma and Mary Louise McNeill. Visitation is Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Des Arc with Bro. Melvin York and Bro. Eddie Addison officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Plains Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

Published January 13, 2016

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