Newton C. McNeil (Mac)

August 22, 2012

Newton C. McNeil (Mac), 88, of Pensacola passed away on August 21, 2012.

Mac was born and raised in Excel, AL. He attended high school in Uriah, A:. and then entered the military in December 1942 as a pharmacist mate. Mac was assigned to Easy Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division during the assault on Peleliu Island. He was honored with the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps medal for his heroism. After being discharged Mac moved to Pensacola where he began his career with Monsanto as a mechanic for 30 years. On weekends he served his community by donating thousands of hours as a reserve officer with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department over a period of 20 years. After his retirement with Monsanto he was hired by the Sheriff’s department and retired in 2002. He was a member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church. Mac enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Mac was preceded in death by his son, Monroe. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Ruth, his sons and their wives, Tim and Kim McNeil, Tony and Sherry McNeil, two step daughters and their husbands Pam and Robert (Kit) Callahan, and Cheryl and Kevin Buckmaster. He was blessed with seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mac is also survived by special family member Charlotte Armstrong and numerous others that were considered family as well as great friends.

Visitation will be Thursday August 23, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. and the service will be Friday August 24, 2012, at 10 a.m.. Visitation and the service will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rodney Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Newton C. McNeil may be made to the American Heart Association, 4400 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504 or Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32503.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries