Service Details
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Homegoing Service: 11:00 a.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Interment will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
RACINE – Steve McNeil, 73, passed away at his residence in Racine, WI on Sunday, February 25, 2018.
He was born in Tunica, MS on December 10, 1944, but relocated to Racine from Memphis, TN at the age of 10.
Steve served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era in Germany. He worked for several corporations in the Racine area. Steve was admired and known for his love for his family and friends. He would be the photographer at any event, always capturing precious moments in time.
Steve also greatly enjoyed fishing trips, playing dominoes, was an exceptionally good cook and loved playing his collection of vinyl records; always ready to get the party started.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Sherman (fiancée, Anita ) McNeil, Cheryl McGee, Clifford Phillips, all of Racine; four grandsons Quentin Billips, Taron McNeil, Tavaris McNeil, Cameron Phillips, Mantrell Douglas and several great-grandchildren all of Racine; his siblings, Johnnie (Patricia) McNeil, Jerry (Jocelyn) McNeil, Telveda McNeil all of Racine, Marcella Shepard and Sylvester (Johnnie) Jackson of Memphis, TN. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Augusta McNeil, brothers Robert Jurnett and Clinton McNeil.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, March 1, 2018 for a visitation from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Daryn D. Crenshaw officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.
DONNA ADAMS, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA says
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF STEVE PASSING. WE ALL HUNG OUT AS TEENS GOING TO PARTIES AND HANGING OUT AT THE PLAYGROUND AT FRANKLIN JR HIGH SCHOOL. FOR THE GOOD TIMES, TO HIS CHILDREN AND FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP EACH OF YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS DONNA JENKINS ADAMS
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers up for the Mc Neil family. God Bless each of you.
Wilma Hayes and family says
Sending my condolences to the family you are in my prayers.
Wilma Hayes and family
Glenda Duncan (Swift Family) says
To the McNeil Family,
We were very saddened to hear of Cousin Steve’s passing. Our heart is breaking! We loved him like a brother and will miss him dearly. We pray that the Lord will cover you with his everlasting love and protection and give you peace during this very difficult time. Amen!
Love,
The Swift Family (Aunt Mary, Donnie, Ronnie, Roy, Glenda, Porsha & Connie)
Carrie Moore says
I am really going to miss my friend Steve McNeil. It was a blessing to know him. He was a kind ,caring soul. I sure am going to miss our talks . Sending me deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends you are in my prayers always. Until we meet again Steve may you rest in peace.
Daris J and Willie Hodges, Mt Pleasant, WI says
Our prayers are with the entire family and you have our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences. May God comfort you all.
Marvin Booker and family says
My condolences go out to my family. Rest In Peace uncle.
Anonymous says
Sorry for your loss We all loved Steve
Connie Turner says
Praying for the family knowing you will have some rough days, but knowing that this too shall pass. And God will wipe your tears away. Praying for God’s comfort and peace. RIP Steve. Love you!!!
Rosie Hicks says
You all have my sympathy, Steve will surely be miss.
ALETHA KIMMONS says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PRAYING FOR THE MCNEIL FAMILY