Deep Gap, NC - Mr. William Kyle McNeil, Sr., age 85, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born October 26, 1936, in Wilkes County, he was a son of the late John Franklin and Anna Clara Canter McNeil.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Verlon McNeil and a sister, Mary Key.

Mr. McNeil was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon, trustee, and chairman of the building fund.  He was a proud veteran serving in the US Army and Army Reserve.

His professional career included over 17 years with Lowes Hardware where he was store manager at several locations including the Boone Lowes where he retired.  He was also a land developer up until his death.

Kyle loved the outdoors where he enjoyed golfing with his buddies; working in his garden and being entertained by his hummingbirds.

With all that he did, nothing compared to the love he had for his wife, children, and precious grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Steelman McNeil to whom they shared 60 years of marriage; his daughter, Jennifer McNeil Sanders (Matthew R.) of Mt. Ulla, NC; his son, William "Will" Kyle, McNeil Jr. (Karen) of Deep Gap, NC; Brother, Rex McNeil (Ben) of Delmar, MD; Sister, Lenna Capel of Charlotte, NC; Brother, Charles McNeil (Carol) of Statesville, NC; Brother, James McNeil (Wilma) of Statesville, NC; Sister, Kathy Brown (David) of Purlear, NC; Grandson, William "Trey" Kyle McNeil, III (Hailey); Granddaughter, Hannah Mariah Sanders; Grandson, Rory McNeil and Granddaughter, Amber Danielle Sanders.

A private service for the family will be held Tuesday with his Son-in-law, Reverend Matthew R. Sanders officiating.  A Celebration of Life service is being planned for a later date.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Amorem Hospice for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask for memorials be made to Samaritans' Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.

The family also ask for No Food.

Online condolences may be sent to the McNeil Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.