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Shane McNeill

The funeral service for Shane McNeill will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 7, at Riverwood.

Paul Shane McNeill, of Brookhaven, was born in Meridian, MS, July 28, 1974, to Paul Douglas McNeill and Wanda Gibson Locke. Shane’s journey here on earth ended March 3, 2024. He was 49 years old.

Shane was the Director of the Office of Coordinated School Health in the Office of Healthy Schools and Director of Safe and Orderly Schools both in the Mississippi Department of Education. 

 
Shane first attended college at Mississippi State University where he received his B.S. Degree in Education and Kinesiology. 
Following MSU, he attended Jackson State University where he received his Master's of Science in Education in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. And lastly Shane attended Mississippi College where he received his Specialist Degree in Education Administration. 

Shane’s favorite pastime was playing ping pong with his precious daughter Allie Grace. He was one of her most loyal fans and loved attending her tennis matches. He also found pleasure in golfing, going to the gym, and completing projects around his house. He was a wonderful chef and enjoyed creating tasty meals for his family and friends, his motto would be “the more the merrier”. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie Todd Wright and Walter Wright, Edna Ivy McNeill, and James McNeill; uncles, Jimmy McNeill and Franklin Hearn; and his aunt Patty Quinnelly.

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Allie Grace McNeill; his mother, Wanda Locke (Kevin); father, Doug McNeill (Joyce); uncles and aunts, Jerry Quinnelly, Carolyn Hearn, Sherry Cameron; lifelong mentor and friend, Neubern Atkinson and a host of other loving family members and friends.

 

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  • Comment Link Amanda Charlton  Tuesday, 30 April 2024 22:56 posted by Amanda Charlton

    Although some time has passed. Praying for continued Comfort, Healing and Strength to persevere. When You are Remembering Shane let Your Memories be Filled with LOVE. when you hear the whispering sound the wind let it be the sound of his Laughter with Joy. When you feel the Warmth of the sunlight may You be reminded that it’s His Love draped upon You… Priceless are the Precious Memories that are Stored Up within each of Your Hearts . Let there Be Love ?♥️

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  • Comment Link Lynn House Saturday, 09 March 2024 06:39 posted by Lynn House

    I am heartbroken to know that precious Shane has left this world. Prayers for his family and Shane’s peace.

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  • Comment Link Carroll Smith Friday, 08 March 2024 12:40 posted by Carroll Smith

    R I P my Friend.

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  • Comment Link Kevin  Robin Laird Thursday, 07 March 2024 20:24 posted by Kevin Robin Laird

    So sad to hear about Shane. He was a good guy and friend to so many. Prayers for all those he left behind.

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  • Comment Link Chase Eady Thursday, 07 March 2024 20:02 posted by Chase Eady

    My best friend, I don’t know how I can go a day without talking to him and eating supper with food he cooked and watch football games with and working round his house!!! Gosh I know u r flying high and with Jesus living great amazing time!!! I will see u again one day !!!!

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  • Comment Link Cindy Davis Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:04 posted by Cindy Davis

    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you all.

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  • Comment Link Coleman Warner Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:01 posted by Coleman Warner

    Our wish is for blessings and strength for all family members and friends, especially Wanda and Kevin Locke, terribly sorry for your loss. Coleman Warner

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  • Comment Link Angela Graham Miller Wednesday, 06 March 2024 22:27 posted by Angela Graham Miller

    My cousin and my first best friend...There is an angel flying high tonight! I love you, Shane!

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  • Comment Link Maddie Allen Wednesday, 06 March 2024 16:24 posted by Maddie Allen

    Going to miss Shane. He was a great friend, mentor, and leader of all good things in life. He was still so young. Prayers to his precious daughter, Allie Grace, and the rest of his family and friends. So many memories to hold on to! -Lee, Stephanie, and Maddie

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  • Comment Link Stephanie Luker Wednesday, 06 March 2024 09:31 posted by Stephanie Luker

    Our hearts hurt for you all who loved Shane. I met him a couple of times and he was always polite and wore a big smile.
    May the Lord bring comfort to each of you in the days, weeks and months to come

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  • Comment Link Faye Brent Wednesday, 06 March 2024 09:26 posted by Faye Brent

    I don’t have words to express my deepest sympathy. Shane was a wonderful person.
    Love to all
    Faye and Ted Brent

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  • Comment Link Andrea Waldrop Wednesday, 06 March 2024 00:28 posted by Andrea Waldrop

    Shane was such a bright light in this world! A friend to all and he will be greatly missed! We will cherish all the great memories we made with him!!
    Love hugs and lots of prayers for his family and friends! ??❤️??

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  • Comment Link Andrew  Rena Means Tuesday, 05 March 2024 16:46 posted by Andrew Rena Means

    So sorry for your loss.

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  • Comment Link Becky Green Tuesday, 05 March 2024 12:38 posted by Becky Green

    ❤️?❤️?❤️

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