Archie A. Neill's Obituary
Archie A. Neill, 81, of Welch, OK, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his home, after a sudden illness. Archie was born May 14, 1931 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Floyd Edward and Nina Belle (Spears) Neill. He was a graduate of Welch High School. He married Betty S. Keithly on December 14, 1987 at the Lavern's Wedding Parlor in Miami. The couple made their home in Welch where Archie worked for Neill Feed Lot for many years before retiring. Betty preceded him in death on April 8, 2012. Archie was known as a "Bench Warmer" at the local convenience store where he met daily with his buddies. He enjoyed visiting with his family and friends. Sometimes those visits would be cut short as he reminded them that "cows still eat on holidays". He was also preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother; and 1 sister. He is survived by 3 daughters, Dixie and Preston Collins of Miami, Lora Neill of Afton, and Betsy and Johnnie Hurst of Welch; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Janice and W.J. Layton of Welch; and a host of friends. There will be a visitation for family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Thomas Funeral Home, Welch. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Welch Christian Church with Minister Brad Canham officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Collins, Jackie Osburn, Larry Layton, Gary Layton, and Kyle Hollister. Interment at Welch City Cemetery, Welch, OK.
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