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Benjamin Stowe Neill Jr.

Birth	:	21 May 1930 Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	22 Mar 2014 Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	East Bend Baptist Church Cemetery, East Bend, Yadkin County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.2181690, -80.5122290
Description	:	Benjamin Stowe Neill, Jr. 83, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's at Clemmons Village I. He was surrounded by his wonderful caregivers who have given him such excellent care during the last 5 years. He was born along the Yadkin River in the Enon community of Yadkin County on May 21, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Stowe and Kathleen Frances Steele Neill, and a sister Jenny Lee Neill. Ben was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School. He served in the Korean War and graduated from Wake Forest... Read More	Benjamin Stowe Neill, Jr. 83, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's at Clemmons Village I. He was surrounded by his wonderful caregivers who have given him such excellent care during the last 5 years. He was born along the Yadkin River in the Enon community of Yadkin County on May 21, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Stowe and Kathleen Frances Steele Neill, and a sister Jenny Lee Neill. Ben was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School. He served in the Korean War and graduated from Wake Forest University. He taught school at East Bend High School and retired as a teacher from North Forsyth High School. He was active in government and politics. He was the Mayor of East Bend during the 1960's and early 1970's. The East Bend public water system was built during his administration. This was made possible by a federal grant during President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" days, and with the help of U.S. Senator Sam J. Ervin. Ben was very active in Democratic Party politics. He was the Fifth District campaign coordinator for George McGovern in 1972. He was the longtime chairman of the Yadkin County Democratic Party and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. He was an advocate for peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. He was a member of Veterans for Peace and Peace Action and took part in several peace vigils. Ben was a member of the East Bend United Methodist Church where he was a lay speaker, lay leader, Bible Class Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. The Peace pall on the casket was made especially for Ben by the Prayers and Squares Quilt Ladies of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Ann Speas Martin Neill, of the home, his son Benjamin Stowe Neill III and wife Amy Lipton, and his granddaughter Kadence Luella Neill, all of Garrison, NY. Funeral services will be held at East Bend United Methodist Church in East Bend on Saturday March 29 at 11:00 by ministers Rev. Bruce Updyke and Rev. Randy Johnson. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow in the East Bend Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Where is Benjamin Stowe Neill Jr.'s memorial?
Benjamin Stowe Neill Jr.'s memorial is located at: East Bend Baptist Church Cemetery, East Bend, Yadkin County, USA.
When did Benjamin Stowe Neill Jr. death?
Benjamin Stowe Neill Jr. death on 22 Mar 2014 in Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin Stowe Neill Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 36.2181690
Longitude: -80.5122290

Family Members:

Parent

Kathleen Frances Steele Newham

(1911 - 1994)

Siblings

Jenny Lee Neill

(1935 - 1978)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Bend Baptist Church Cemetery
East Bend, Yadkin County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2181690, -80.5122290

2. East Bend Evangelical Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2208670, -80.5090880

3. East Bend Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2120200, -80.5114500

4. Benbow Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2177350, -80.4955980

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Coordinate: 36.2338900, -80.4994700

6. Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2411580, -80.5232410

7. Allen-Johnson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2348580, -80.4876100

8. Mount Bethel Baptist Church
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Coordinate: 36.1928100, -80.5204600

9. Macedonia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2129169, -80.4786679

10. Union Hill Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2419200, -80.4812470

11. New Birth Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 36.2150300, -80.4686690

12. New Birth Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 36.2150310, -80.4686350

13. Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2246570, -80.5584500

14. Norman Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.1924690, -80.5597720

15. Hauser-Sawyers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2647780, -80.4865280

16. Faith Community Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.1694940, -80.4879210

17. Forbush Friends Cemetery
Forbush, Yadkin County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1984660, -80.5737440

18. Nat'l A Boyden Cemetery
Shoals, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2632380, -80.4697250

19. Poindexter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2227900, -80.4421900

20. Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery
Shoals, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2771200, -80.5135400

21. New Patterson Grove Faith Church Cemetery
East Bend, Yadkin County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1694670, -80.5565150

22. Shoals United Methodist Church Cemetery
Shoals, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2795830, -80.5121918

23. Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery
East Bend, Yadkin County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2631940, -80.5647820

24. Paton C. Owen Cemetery
Shoals, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2807600, -80.5272500