1939
Phillip
2017
Phillip Neff
October 23, 1939 — May 19, 2017
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Phillip Wayne “Phil” Neff, 77, passed away Fri, May 19, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. in Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, IN.
On Oct 23, 1939 in Warsaw, Phil was born to Marvin Edward and Lucy Louise (Liggett) Neff. He was a 1957 graduate of Claypool High School.
Phil enlisted in the United States Navy Mar 24, 1958. FTG2 Phillip Wayne Neff was honorably discharged Jan 5, 1963.
Upon his return from the service and on Apr 14, 1963 in Silver Lake, IN he took Erma L. Salyer as his bride.
A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Phil was a co-partner of Par-Kan Co. where he was employed for 33 years. He retired in 1999 as their chief financial officer. He was the owner of Neff’s Short Stop for 19 years retiring Jul 31, 2000.
Phil was a member and Past Master of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73 F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite (Fort Wayne); Rameses Shriners (Toronto, Canada), Order of the Eastern Star (Warsaw); and Warsaw’s American Legion Post #49.
Survivors include 3 sons: Michael L. (and Ana) Neff, Liberia, Costa Rica; Richard D. (and Carol) Neff and David W. Neff – all of Warsaw; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother: Bill (and Mary) Neff of Payne, Ohio; and sister: Sue (and Gene) Harshbarger of Fort Wayne.
Phil was preceded in passing by his wife, Erma L. Neff (Jun 28, 2001); father, Marvin Edward Neff (Nov 19, 1983); and mother, Lucy Louise Neff (Jan 17, 1990).
The family will receive guests Wednesday, May 24th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. A Masonic service will take place at 7:00. Phil’s life will be celebrated Thursday May 25th at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. His nephew, Pastor Blake Neff, will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, where military honors will be conducted by Warsaw’s American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1126.
It was Phil’s desire that memorial gifts be directed to Shriner’s Hospital for Children (2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 607070.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Phillip Wayne Neff.
1-877-212-3610 Code: 2003273P
Phillip Wayne “Phil” Neff, 77, passed away Fri, May 19, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. in Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, IN.
On Oct 23, 1939 in Warsaw, Phil was born to Marvin Edward and Lucy Louise (Liggett) Neff. He was a 1957 graduate of Claypool High School.
Phil enlisted in the United States Navy Mar 24, 1958. FTG2 Phillip Wayne Neff was honorably discharged Jan 5, 1963.
Upon his return from the service and on Apr 14, 1963 in Silver Lake, IN he took Erma L. Salyer as his bride.
A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Phil was a co-partner of Par-Kan Co. where he was employed for 33 years. He retired in 1999 as their chief financial officer. He was the owner of Neff’s Short Stop for 19 years retiring Jul 31, 2000.
Phil was a member and Past Master of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73 F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite (Fort Wayne); Rameses Shriners (Toronto, Canada), Order of the Eastern Star (Warsaw); and Warsaw’s American Legion Post #49.
Survivors include 3 sons: Michael L. (and Ana) Neff, Liberia, Costa Rica; Richard D. (and Carol) Neff and David W. Neff – all of Warsaw; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother: Bill (and Mary) Neff of Payne, Ohio; and sister: Sue (and Gene) Harshbarger of Fort Wayne.
Phil was preceded in passing by his wife, Erma L. Neff (Jun 28, 2001); father, Marvin Edward Neff (Nov 19, 1983); and mother, Lucy Louise Neff (Jan 17, 1990).
The family will receive guests Wednesday, May 24th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. A Masonic service will take place at 7:00. Phil’s life will be celebrated Thursday May 25th at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. His nephew, Pastor Blake Neff, will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, where military honors will be conducted by Warsaw’s American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1126.
It was Phil’s desire that memorial gifts be directed to Shriner’s Hospital for Children (2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 607070.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Phillip Wayne Neff.
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