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James Edward McNeel passed away on August 28, 2024. Jim was born on November 7, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas at the Nix Hospital to parents Frances McCamish McNeel and Albert Maverick McNeel. Jim grew up on Babcock Rd. near the Sunshine Ranch and was blessed to be surrounded by many cousins and extended family during his childhood. Jim attended Woodlawn Hills Elementary, Horace Mann Jr. High and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1954. Jim attended the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Business Administration. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity where he formed many lifelong friendships. He was an enthusiastic and unwavering fan of Texas Longhorn Football. While at the University, he met his wife, Ann Summers. After a brief courtship, they were married in 1958 and soon relocated to San Antonio. Jim was a “people” person and it was natural that he would embark on a career in sales. Jim began as a broker in the stock and bond business working for several brokerage houses. In 1976, Jim began a 40 plus year career with AFLAC based in Columbus, GA. Jim and Ann worked together and were fortunate to make many wonderful friends and travel extensively. Jim was proud to serve his many clients and give them the best service possible. Jim was baptized and confirmed at Christ Episcopal Church. Jim and Ann joined Concordia Lutheran Church in 1963. They transferred to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in 1995. Jim served as an Elder at Mount Calvary for many years. Jim’s faith and participation in the church was very important to him. Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Ann Summers McNeel and children, Elizabeth Woodward of Houston, TX, Kathleen Douglass of Ann Arbor, MI, Mary Frances McNeel, James Maverick McNeel (Nicole), Albert Maverick McNeel, II (Kerrie). Jim and Ann were blessed with eleven grandchildren: Elizabeth Woodward Pulley (Matt), William McNeel Woodward (Megan), Samuel Maverick Woodward, Houston McNeel Douglass (Amanda), Sara Douglass Lynch (Travis), Jack Douglass, Catherine Summers McNeel, Juliette Fontaine McNeel, Alexandria (Lexie) Taylor McNeel, Shelby Summers McNeel and Olivia Maverick McNeel. Great grandchildren are Russell, Allison and Elle Pulley, Amelia Woodward, Sonny, and Thacher Lynch. Jim is also survived by sister-in-law, Jean Gilbert, brother-in-law, Charles H. Noble, Jr. and sister-in-law, Sally Hoffman McNeel as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Sara McNeel Noble and brother, Albert Maverick McNeel, Jr. and son-in-law, R. William Woodward. Jim was born into a family rich in Texas History. Jim was a descendent of Samuel A. Maverick who came to Texas in 1835 and was a delegate to the independence convention at Washington-on-the Brazos and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Jim’s “McNeel” ancestors arrived in 1822 and were one of the land grantees in Stephen F. Austin’s “Old Three Hundred” colony in Brazoria County. Jim’s great grandfather was a captain of Company E of the Texas Rangers and his grandfather also served in Company E before becoming a deputy U.S. Marshal. Jim always had many stories of their crime fighting exploits. Jim’s family was the most important part of his life and many of his closest friends were his cousins. He loved getting together with his many relatives at the Maverick Family reunions and other family gatherings. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church located at 308 Mt. Calvary Dr. San Antonio, TX 78209 on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:00 pm, with a reception following the service. Private interment at San Jose Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.

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James Edward McNeel

November 7, 1936 - August 28, 2024