John P. McNeill

John P. “Big Baby” McNeill, 98, of Fayetteville passed away on  Thursday, December 15, 2022 at his home.

John was born December 1, 1925 in Lee County, NC to the late Maggie and Greenwald McNeill. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel McNeill.

He was a Navy veteran. John dug graves for Cross Creek and Northside Cemeteries in Fayetteville, NC  and other cemeteries in Cumberland and surrounding counties.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Jernigan-Warren Chapel with Rev. Paul McNeill, officiating. Burial will follow at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive fiends at the funeral home from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM on Tuesday.

John is survived by his many  loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made to the John P. McNeill Burial Fund, c/o Cynthia K. Rowe, 114 University Ave., Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Online condolences may be made to www.jerniganwarren.com

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.

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