Donald Everett Neel

Mr. Donald Everett Neel, age 89, of Starke passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Haven Hospice E. T. York Center for Caring in Gainesville after an extended illness. Don was born in Sandy Creek, Florida on November 3, 1928 to Alva Oswald and Clara Belle (Davis) Neel. He moved to Starke in 1952 after marrying the love of his life, Peggy. Don was a WWII veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He retired in 1991 from NAS Jax Civil Service as Superintendent of Aeronautics at the Naval Rework Facility. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Starke and was a wood craftsman. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family. Don will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his parents. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Ann Neel of Starke; and sons, Donald A. Neel (Lucinda) of Houston, Texas and Kevin S. Neel (Tamara) of Albany, Georgia. Also left behind are his grandchildren, Natalie N. Williamson (Nicholas), Ami Joanna Lansford (Benjamin), John-Paul E. Neel, and Chelsie Hammock (Beau); great grandchildren, Ashlyn Piper Edwards and Nolan Randy Williamson; along with other family members, and friends.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Starke with Pastor Justin Durrance and Reverend Ben Bryant officiating.Memorial contributions may be made in Dons name to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1258 Starke, FL 32091 or to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. NONA STREET, STARKE, FL 32091. 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Memorial Service Monday, January 22, 2018 11:00 AM - First Baptist Church 163 West Jefferson Street Starke FL 32091 US 904-964-6562 Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200