of Brookland, AR
October 4, 1938 - September 21, 2014
Alva A. ''Mickey'' Neff, Jr., 75, of Brookland, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at his home. He was born October 4, 1938 in Jonesboro. Mickey attended Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas. He worked at Lincoln, the city of Brookland and Brookland Public Schools. He was a member of the Brookland United Methodist Church. Mickey loved playing Santa Claus for churches, schools, hospitals, the bowling center, daycares, and other venues for over 10 years. He loved bowling, woodworking, landscaping, coaching sports, and the outdoors, he also was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Mickey loved his family, and loved being around people.
Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Augustus Neff, Sr. and Letha Adams Neff; and a brother, Charles Neff.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Faye (Coble) Neff; three sons, Eugene (Joyce) Neff of Jonesboro, Dustin (Jennifer) Neff of Little Rock, and Austin Neff of Brookland; a daughter, Donna (Mike) Miles of Brookland; grandchildren, Justin (Lisa) Neff of Trumann, Jenna Neff of Jonesboro; Katelyn Bullock, Gage Neff, Dylan Neff, Hailey Neff, Chandler Neff, Maddie Neff, and Izzy Neff all of Brookland; great grandchildren, Cameron Neff of Trumann, Lillian Moss and Teagyn Moss both of Brookland, and two more on the way; a sister, Dana Sue Percer of Bartlett, TN; and friends, Wilson and Sue Shipman of Brookland.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Chapel services will be 1 pm Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Bill Sardin and Joe Kaiser officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Will Gill, Phillip Tibbs, Ryan Manley, Bryan Shipman, Bubba Edelman, and Brandon Campbell will serve as active pallbearers. Jerry Grimes, Barry Grimes, Andy Hubbs, Billy Whitted, Wilson Shipman and Jason Hunt will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Lasting memorials can be made to the Brookland United Methodist Church.
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40 Condolence(s)
Willard Womack
Sunday, November 30, 2014
I have just heard of Mickeys passing. He and I were very close friends when my father was Pastor of the Fisher Street Methodist Church in the early 1950's. His sister, Dana Sue, use to call us shadow one and shadow two as we were always together. My thoughts are with all his family.
Barbara Widner
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Glenda
I'm saddened by the loss of your husband, Mickey; My sympathy to you and you family in this great loss.
Barbara McQuay Widner
Lonnie & Gloria Pyle
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
We're so sorry for the loss of Mickey. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Beth and Alan Walter
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Your husband was a true gentleman, may your be comforted in these times knowing he is meeting his creator. God bless you all and we wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie Houston
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Sorry to hear about Mickey, have'nt seen mickey in many years but always knew he was a good person. We played alot of football together when we were in JHS.
Gelenda Cope
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Ms. Glenda so sorry for the loss of Mr. Mickey. We so enjoyed being on our trip together with the two of you. Two very special people and praying for you during this sad time.
Gelenda Cope
Tim Murphy
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Tim and Tom Murphy
Bill & Sandra McGee
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Very sorry for the loss of Mickey. Our condolences to Glenda and the family
Kevin & Angela Nichols
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Eugene and family, sorry to hear of your Dad's passing..
Ray and Deborah Weaver
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Love you
Brian and Tosha Crews
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Praying for you all.
Joe Gibson/Lori Schubert
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Prayers.......
Gary and Sheree Cox
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Our hearts are with you.
Jerry Reed
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Dear Neff Family
We are so sorry for your loss. It was always a joy to be around Mickey at different school events and driving with him to take the kids at school on their field trips. He was always willing to help out in any way he could. May God bless and comfort you through this difficult time.
Jerry, Leslie, Shelby & Wyatt
Calvin Perkins
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
To the family,
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. I worked with Mickey for several years at what was Walker and then became Lincoln, Mickey was always kind to everyone and excellent to work with. I enjoyed working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Calvin Perkins
Fayetteville, Tn
Dale Wicker
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
I am so sorry too here of your lost.
Linda Reed
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Dear Glenda, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your in my prayers my GOD help you with the loss of your loved one.
Linda Reed
Marilyn Markle Dee
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Carolyn and I remember Mickey with love and admiration. He was very intelligent , a gifted athlete, and a kind soul.
We are sadden by his death.
Terry Vickers
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
So sorry for the lost to your family. Praying for your family. God Bless.
Allan Owens
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss, worked with him for many years at Lincoln. He was a good man. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Reba Jones
Monday, September 22, 2014
Praying for the family of Mr. Neff. He was a good man who will be remembered for his love for our Lord, his church, his family and his friends. He will be missed!
Deb Coble
Monday, September 22, 2014
Aunt Glenda and family, i love each and everyone of you and I am praying for Gods comfort and peace to be with you during this difficult time. Uncle Mickey was a Great Man and was such an important part of our family! I will miss him so much! God Bless You All.
Maggie Sullivan
Monday, September 22, 2014
Lots of prayers for you during this time. We love you!
Maggie, Bret, Madison, Blair
Danny Wade
Monday, September 22, 2014
Sorry for your loss .
Mickey was a great guy. Praying for the family
Bucky Hays
Monday, September 22, 2014
Have so many great memories with the whole family. So blessed to have known such a great man!
Suzanne Callahan
Monday, September 22, 2014
Mickey was a class act. He was one if the kindest most gentle people I ever had the pleasure of working with. I know he lived an honorable life and was loved by so many. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Suzanne
Leah Whitted
Monday, September 22, 2014
Ms Glenda and family, words can never ease the pain that you fill. Mr. Mickey was a very special person to so many. Such a kind, gentle spirit that always had a smile and a hug. When we first started back to BUMC as a family, you and Mickey welcomed us with open arms. Hayle recalled yesterday, that Mr. Mickey was the first person to say I love you to her at church. His smiling face will be missed so terribly, by so many! Praise GOD for people like Mickey Neff! May you find peace and comfort from our father's open arms. Much love!
Billy, Leah
Hayle, and Will Whitted.
Bill & Florence McLaughlin
Monday, September 22, 2014
Glenda and family , so sorry for loss. Mickey was a good man and wonder person. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you very much.
Gary & Linda
Monday, September 22, 2014
Glenda & Family, my heart was broken when I got the news. Mickey was a fun loving friend who left a lot of memories for all of us, my prayers are with all of you. Love to All
Christy Harris & Family
Monday, September 22, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Mickey was a great man & will be truly missed. Praying for your family during this sad time.
Charles Onstead
Monday, September 22, 2014
Glenda and Family, So very Sorry for your Loss, May God Comfort and Bless You at This Time.
Charlie
Peggy Parks Roach
Monday, September 22, 2014
My prayers and condolences to you, Mickey's family. Mickey and I went through Jonesboro schools together & both graduated in '56. He was a quiet, gentle giant back then and he was even more so at our last reunion when I visited with him. He was a sweetheart of a guy and I know he will be missed by many. God bless, ppr
Darrell, Cindy and Aaron Pipes
Monday, September 22, 2014
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our family was blessed to know such a gentle, sweet and caring man.
Linda Grimes
Monday, September 22, 2014
Glenda and family, So sorry for your loss. Mickey was a wonderful person and he left a lot of good memories behind with him. May God wrap his arms around your entire family at this difficult time and the days to come. We love you. Jerry and Linda Grimes
Jimmy & Martha Andrews
Monday, September 22, 2014
Sorry for your loss we will miss him,Thought's are with you
Gretchen Hunt
Monday, September 22, 2014
Love and prayers and lots of hugs!
Jason, Gretchen, Conley and Colter
Misty Cox
Monday, September 22, 2014
Dear Neff Family,
I pray for your strength and comfort through your time of loss. Mickey was good to all us Brookland kids growing up. Even though I didn't know him as well as others he would see me at the gym and still speak and make feel special. He is having the time of his life with Jesus right now and I am sure he has all God's promises in Heaven right now. Mickey has touched lives in a special way he will live on forever.
Debbie Rose (Hays) Hill
Monday, September 22, 2014
Dear Neff family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Mickey's passing. I loved him and will miss him. May God hold you in His arms. You are in our thoughts and prayers, He was truly an Icon for Brookland schools. Love and hugs to each of you.
Debbie Rose Hays Hill
Mavis Stark
Sunday, September 21, 2014
May God cove you with a veil of peace and comfort as you bid farewell to your hero. So many of us loved Mickey and called him "friend". We share your grief.
Gary & Debbie Whitney
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Dear Neff family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Mickey's passing. We all loved him and will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Gary, Debbie & Margaret