Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Neff, John Raymond September 15, 2020
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Hasting's Reminder-Sat. Sept. 26, 2020

John Raymond Neff
John Raymond Neff, age 87, passed away on September 15, 2020.

John was born on May 5, 1933 in Sunfield, the son of Catherine and Leon Neff. 
He served in the U.S. Army during Korean War. John was married to Shirley Ann 
Miller, and they were married 25 years until her death in 2010.

John was a lifetime member of American Legion and served as the Finance 
Officer for 335 years. He also helped to open the new American Legion 
building and restaurant in Hastings. He served in the Army during he Korean 
War, reaching the rank of Corporal. John loved going to the casino and 
enjoyed coffee at Richie's every day for years. He had a spunky personality 
and was loved by all.

John was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; his parents; his siblings, 
Leonora, Larry, Madeline and step-daughter, Sheila.

He i survived by his sons, Randy (Shelly) Neff of Lake Odessa, John Neff, 
Jr., of Charlotte, Lincoln Miller of Athens, AL., Bob Miller of Hastings, 
John Miller of Hastings; daughter, Wendy Neff of Grand Ledge, sister, Dolores 
Neff; grandchildren Kelly (John) Hickey of Augusta, Lincoln (Samantha) 
Miller, Jennifer (Tristen) Sobleskey, Lyndey Miller of Battle Creek, Holly 
(Andrew) Chambers of Athens AL., Wendy (Nisan) Mead, Roberta (Chuck) Harvath, 
Tiffany (Mike) Gregory, Samatha Miller all of Hastinga; over 22 grandchildren 
and many friends including the wonderful staff at Thornapple Manor where he 
lived for many years until his passing.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Fort Custer National 
Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI. 49012 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 at 
noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to 
the American Legion, Post 45 of Hastings, Mich.

Arrangements by Girrach Funeral Home. to leave an online condolence, visit 
www.girrachfuneralhome.net

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