July 11, 1947 – August 1, 2024
Funeral services for James “Jim” Alan McNeill, 77, of Heidenheimer, TX, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. at First Methodist Church of Temple, 102 N. 2nd St, Temple, TX, with a reception following at the church.
Jim passed away in Heidenheimer, TX on Aug. 1, 2024.
He was born on July 11, 1947 at King’s Daughters Hospital to C.E. “Buck” McNeill and Frances Hejl McNeill.
He attended school in Buckholts, TX and graduated in 1965. Jim became a skilled tool and die maker, working for Hansen’s, Grinnell, Permocast and Temple Tag. He received his degree in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
After years of developing his knowledge and experience, he opened a successful business named Jimco Tool & Machine in 1985, which he continued to operate until his death.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca McNeill of Heidenheimer; daughters Kathy Martin of Temple, TX; Jennifer McNeill of Livonia, MI and Kimberly Simmons of Boerne, TX; brothers C.E. “Jack” McNeill and Terry McNeill both of Rogers, TX; sisters Debra Hewitt of Frisco, TX; and Susan Williams of Sparks, TX; and four grandchildren.
A visitation was held at Young’s Daughters Funeral Home, 4235 US Hwy 190, Temple, TX on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 6 – 8 p.m.
