Paul Leon McNeil, age 89, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, May 18, 1932, to Charles and May (Ridenour) McNeil, at Kilgore, TX. Leon passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Atoka, OK. He attended Atoka Public Schools. Leon and Sarah owned Star Hardware and Furniture Store. He married Sarah (Chism) on Wednesday, August 13th, 1947. Leon was a member of First Baptist Church of Atoka and served the citizens of Atoka for two terms as mayor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Leon was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. He cherished spending time with his family.
Leon is survived by his wife Sarah McNeil of the home in Atoka, OK.; son, Paul Dennis McNeil and wife Teresa of Atoka, OK; granddaughters, Shannon McNeil Kennedy and husband Bryan of Hennessey, OK, Crystal McNeil Cathey and husband Brian of Atoka, OK, Mindy McNeil Leary of Rollinsville, CO; great grandchildren, Jacob Kennedy and Katelyn Kennedy of Hennessey, OK, Ezra Lynn Leary of
Rollinsville, CO, Evelyn Leary of Rollinsville, CO, along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
He was preceded by his parents Charles and May (Ridenour) McNeil; son, Bruce Lynn McNeil; siblings, Charles McNeil, Norma Ridgway, Norman McNeil, and Jean Lassiter.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Monday, May 2nd, 2022
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro. Earl Stephenson
INTERMENT: Green Meadows Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Bryan Kennedy, Brian Cathey, Rick McNeil, David Lassiter, Charlie Cooper, Frank Workman, Mike Daniels
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Pat Kennedy, Paul Howard, Harry Farris, Mike White, Roy Cooper, Phillip Mead, Ronnie Harper, Charles Moreland, Joe Chapin
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