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1948 - 2006
James Russell Neff, age 58, of Grayson, KY started his eternal walk with the Lord this 5th day of August at his residence, after a long battle with cancer.
Jim was born March 21st, 1948 in Portsmouth OH, the son of Fred G. and Garneda Hampton Neff.
He was a 1971 graduate of Marshall University. His career retirement came in 2005 as a senior exploration geologist with Arch Coal Inc. He was licensed both as a Registered Professional Geologist in KY and as a Certified Professional Geologist by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Jim was also a Master Mason of Trimble Lodge No. 145 F. & A.M., a KY Colonel and former volunteer firefighter with the Grayson Volunteer Fire Department. He served the First Church of Christ as an Elder.
Surviving is his wife of 35 years, Donna J. Neff of Grayson; a son Christopher Neff and his wife Christine; two grandson, Aaron and Alexander Neff all of Denton, KY; and his mother, Garneda Neff of Huntington WV.
He was preceded in death by his father and both his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the First Church of Christ where the body will lie in state one hour before the service. Phillip LeMaster and David Messer will be officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Burial Park (KCU).
Friends and family may call from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, August 7, at the First Church of Christ. Malone Funeral Home in Grayson is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the Neff family at www.timeformemory.com/malone. In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations be made to: First Church of Christ Family Life Center, 2nd and Pomeroy, Grayson KY 41143.
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Ada Steele
Saturday August 26, 2006 at
11:56 PM
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Donna and Chris,
George and I were so sorry to hear about Jim's death. He was a wonderful, positive person. God bless you.
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Janet Smith
Sunday August 13, 2006 at
12:12 AM
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Dear Aunt Donna Jane
I hope this anit to late to give My Sympathy of hearing about the passing of Jim's dead.He was such a wonderful Man to know in life as much as I could get to know Him in life.My heart goes out to you knowing you will see Him again in Heaven (Janet Smith)Who's the Daughter Of James M Ward Who lives in Fla
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Sister Sally Neale
Wednesday August 9, 2006 at
9:52 AM
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Dear Donna and family,
Please be assured of my continuing prayers for you. Jim was an inspiration and model of a truly just and compationate man. I feel priviliged to have known him.
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Brenda Webber
Tuesday August 8, 2006 at
3:16 PM
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Liz Jordan
ejordan@chhi.org
Tuesday August 8, 2006 at
12:50 PM
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Dear Donna and Family, It has been an honor and privilege to know you and Jim. He was such a good man, and we'll remember him always. Please keep in touch.
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Rick Ross
rkross@wildblue.net
Monday August 7, 2006 at
11:21 PM
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Donna & Family,
We (I.R. @ C.H.H.) were all saddened by the news of our dear friend passing. He will be missed by all those that he touched. Which is everyone he came in contact with. He was a fine man who always had a smile on his face and looked for all the brighter sides of life. He now sits in the brightest place of all. I hope he's riding his way around!
Sincerely,
Rick Ross RN
Interventional Radiology, C.H.H.
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Cheryl & Don Dick
Monday August 7, 2006 at
11:13 PM
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Donna, So sorry to hear about Jim. I never have forgotten either of you from our day's long ago. I remember you sent us a nice card in our time of need a few years back and offered prayers for us. We are offering that same love and prayers for you and your family now. Cheryl & Don
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Paul Ray & Pam Haney
haney2@yahoo.com
Monday August 7, 2006 at
7:30 PM
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We were so sorry too hear of Jim's passing.Paul Ray thought so much of him and enjoyed working with him when they were at Addington's.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.And we''ll see him in heaven.
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JOAN (LARGE) LITTERAL
Monday August 7, 2006 at
2:29 PM
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DONNA,
I was so very sorry to read that Jim had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I just lost my dad of cancer on July 8. It is not easy to give them up, but we have the hope through Jesus Christ that they are not suffering anymore and are in a much more wonderful place than we are today. Love & Prayers, Joan
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Vaughn & Jennifer Thomas
Monday August 7, 2006 at
6:50 AM
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Dear Donna and family,
We are saddened to read the news of Jim's death. We share in your sorrow and loss but also rejoice in your peace in knowing that the promises of our LORD and Saviour assure us that Jim has the healing we've all prayer him to receive. Some day we'll share that eternal home with him.
We send our love and sympathy,
Vaughn & Jennifer
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Vaughn & Jennifer Thomas
Monday August 7, 2006 at
6:47 AM
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Stephanie Rice
mkdirector@alltel.net
Sunday August 6, 2006 at
2:29 PM
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Dear Donna,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He was such a wonderful person. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him. You and Jim have always been so good to me , always positive and kind whenever I saw you. You know the old saying,"People will forget what you said to them, they'll forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel". You and Jim have touched so many lives including mine. Thank-you,
Stephanie Rice
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