Russell "Bert" McNiel's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2024 in Purlear, North Carolina

Russell "Bert" McNiel

May 26, 1939 - December 5, 2024 (85 years old)

Purlear, North Carolina

Russell "Bert" McNiel's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2024 in Purlear, North Carolina

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Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home

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Russell "Bert" McNiel

May 26, 1939 - December 5, 2024 (85 years old)

Purlear, North Carolina

Russell McNiel Obituary

The world bids farewell to Russell McNiel of Purlear, North Carolina, departing on December 5, 2024 at the age of 85. Russell leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell McNiel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Franklin and Enice Church McNiel; his wife Madge Phillips McNiel; his son David Levi McNiel; and his siblings, Etta Jean Huffman, Virginia Hudson, Thomas Lee McNiel and William "Bill" McNiel.

He is survived by: his children, Ida Elizabeth McNiel-Isaacs (J. B. Isaacs) of Boone and Jesse Morgan McNiel (Wendy) of Boone; his grandchildren, Levi Chase McNiel Isaacs, Alexandra Victoria McNiel and Thomas Gryphon Mc Niel; his daughter-in-law Remondia Bumgarner of North Wilkesboro; and his brother Robert "Bob" McNiel of Purlear.

Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Purlear Baptist Church (181 Shingle Gap Rd, Purlear, NC 28665). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery (1286 New Hope Rd, Purlear, NC 28665).

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Purlear Baptist Church, 413 Purlear Road, Purlear, NC 28665.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home



Fri

Dec 20

Visitation

Purlear Baptist Church
181 Shingle Gap Rd, Purlear, NC 28665

Fri

Dec 20

Funeral service

Purlear Baptist Church
181 Shingle Gap Rd, Purlear, NC 28665

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Fri

Dec 20

Burial

New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
1286 New Hope Rd, Purlear, NC 28665

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