Donald Milner Neville
Obituary
Don Neville, born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 8, 1930, passed away on May 2, 2014.
He grew up in Okmulgee, OK and graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1948. He graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Business after 4 years of service in the United States Air Force. He served from 1951 – 1954, including 2 years serving in Japan. Don had a long and successful career as Administrator of the Tulsa City- County Health Department.
Don’s passion for sports was seen in many avenues, including Senior Men’s Softball, tennis, and the Senior Olympics, of which he served on the Board for many years. Don was an avid OU football fan and spent countless hours cheering on his Sooners. After retirement, Don volunteered as Ground Coordinator for Angel Flight, troubleshooter for Channel 2’s Call for Action, and volunteered at Saint Francis Children’s Hospital in the Library and Surgical Family Waiting Room. Don touched the lives of everyone he met.
He is survived by his wife Pauline Neville of 58 years, whom he married on August 13, 1955; son Greg Neville and daughter Monica Crodian and their spouses; four grandchildren, including Jason and Trevor Neville, Caitlin and Courtney Crodian.
Don's family will receive family and friends on Wednesday, May 7th, 2014, from 5 – 7pm at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, celebrate Don by having a banana split at Braum’s, go to a square dance, or volunteer for a worthy cause.
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Tributes & Memories
Lit a candle in memory of Donald Neville
Karina Neville
Don was such a loving and happy man. His personality was so upbeat and he always made me feel welcome! My prayers to Pauline, Greg, Monica and their families.
Pam (Megill) Rink
Pam Megill Rink
So saddened to learn that Don passed away. Glenn and I made so many friends
square dancing, and you and Don are among those. Having lost Glenn I think I
know how you must feel. It is a journey for which one cannot plan. As Pastor
Rick Warren said upon the death of his son, "You get through it, but never get
over it." Root Beer Freeze is my favorite Braum's ice cream treat, so I will have
a giant one in his honor.
Syd
Sydney Chowins
I am very sorry for your loss. In the days ahead, may wonderful memories help ease your sorrow. "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection,..." (Acts 24:15) My prayer is that this hope will also be yours and will help to comfort you.
Dolores Baker
Joan, Don was a very good friend, we were in the Jaycee's for many years and worked on many projects to better Tulsa. Don, was always with us at the Charlie Ford Jaycee's dinners for all Presidents from each state. I always enjoyed Don, he was one of a kind, which is rare. Don, had very good sense of humor.. Joan and Don, Thanks For The Memories. Herb and Joan Nance
Herbert Nance Sr.