Bruce McNeill
Obituary
Bruce Allan McNeill was born November 3, 1946 in Amarillo, TX to Willis Frank & Rudine (Manning) McNeill and passed from this life in Tulsa, OK on July 3, 2013 at the age of 66.
Bruce was a proud and decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country honorably in the Vietnam War, for which he received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained during his service. He was a music aficionado, with diverse musical tastes, but was particularly fond of The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band, the Rolling Stones. Bruce was also an avid reader and a gifted writer, and was fascinated by United States military history, particularly the World War II era.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother; his daughter and son-in-law, Wendy & Steve Lindsey; his sister and brother-in-law, Francis & Tim Church; his brother and sister-in-law, Glenn & Lisa McNeil; his three grandchildren, Eden, Alexander & Natalya; and his two cats, Brownie & Alfie.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, July 8, at Ninde Brookside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, Inc, PO Box 49, Annandale, VA 22003 or to the Disabled American Veterans Foundation, www.dav.org/Donate/.
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Tributes & Memories
Bruce, it's been so long. Sorry we lost touch. You were an amazing friend. I've loved & missed you dearly. I know you're resting in peace. I just found a small card from you recently. I wish I had all the letters. I'm so grateful for the time we had.
Tamara Acosta
Friends from Dallas TX. Enjoyed lots of music and Mexican food with Bruce.
Brent & Susan Bailey
Lit a candle in memory of Bruce McNeill
joe scharbrough
Hi Wendy, many warm thoughts and warm fuzzies sent to you. I'll never be able to thank you enough for sharing the special moments about your Daddy in the helicopter with me; an honor to share our first helicopter ride together and a tribute to your father. I will forever feel privileged and grateful because we conquered some major fears together and I did another helicopter already! Thought of you and Bruce; thank you !! Much love! Bec
Becky Dallmann Carlson
My prayers are with you and with your family. I know there is great music in heaven.
Claudia Lovelace
Peace and love to you and your family <3
Kelly Willits
Bruce was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. RIP May you be dancing in heaven.
Lisa McNeill
Loved his quick humor. Made me laugh even when I did not want to.
Mary Ann Blust
Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories hug you and help you find strength when you feel sad. "Perhaps they are not stars, but openings in the Heavens where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." - Author Unknown
Laura Konshak
I am so sorry for your loss Wendy. I am there for you in anyway I possibly can be. You will always have a special connection with him through the music you both loved. Keep that as your bond with him.
Erin
I miss you daddy!
Wendy