Raeford Mcneill

William Raeford McNeill, 86, of Seagrove, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Union Grove Baptist Church, where he was a member for over 50 years, with Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Raeford was born on November 6, 1937, in Randolph County, son of the late Elvin McNeill and Georgia Owens McNeill. He was a supervisor at BB Walker for over 30 years, He loved hunting coon, deer, fox, and coyote, and had many stories. He was a hobby breeder of boxers for over 20 years. If anyone had a sick dog, they would bring them to him. He was the "family vet". Raeford loved all his family.

In addition to his parents, Raeford was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda McNeill Cagle; brothers, James McNeill, Henry McNeill; and sister, Linda Greer.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Kennedy McNeill of the home; children, Cathy Hill (Randy), Craig McNeill, both of Seagrove; siblings, Shirley Moffitt (Howard), Rachel Hall (Frankie), Charles McNeill, Danny McNeill, Jerry McNeill, all of Seagrove; grandchildren, Brandon Hill, Jarred Hill, Logan McNeill, Emma Martindale; great grandchildren, Jaden Hill, Kylie Hill, Mia Hill; sisters-in-law, Wanda McNeill, Kay Brown (James); and special family friend, Luther Cagle.

Mr. McNeill will lie in repose from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church, prior to the service.