George Anthony Neil, Jr., 85, of Pinehurst, NC and Corning, NY, passed away July 19, 2023 in Southern Pines, NC. He will be laid to rest at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines in a private ceremony on July 29, 2023.
George was born August 30, 1937 in New York City to the late George and Marguerite Neil. He was a graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton NY and a veteran of the United States Army. Stationed at Ft. Sill, OK, he was an instructor at the US Army Field Artillery School.
After his honorable discharge, Captain Neil worked as a business executive for Corning Glass Works for 25 years. Among several of his roles, he was Deputy General Manager of Crown Corning Australia and President of Corning Japan.
Retiring to Pinehurst he became an avid private pilot and a member or EAA 1221.
George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean Morrell Neil, his son, Robert Morrell Neil (Kyounghee) of Raleigh, NC and his daughter, Laura Neil Sims of Richmond, VA. In addition, he leaves behind his five grandchildren, Sheena Neil Patel (Kevin), Ryan Sims, Alexandra Sims (Retha), Duncan Sims, and Meghan Neil as well as two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in George’s memory to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences can be made to Boles Funeral Home at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Service arrangements have been entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.
