This week’s Grave of the Week is Silas Neill. Silas was born in 1917 in Missouri and passed in 2009 at age 91. Silas and his wife Edna moved to Exeter in 1941. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and upon discharge, returned to Exeter. He worked as a trucker for McKenzie, Weatherhead and McNees trucking companies. He finished his career at Real Fresh.
Silas was a member of the Church of God in Exeter. He was also a member of the Exeter Masonic Lodge and the American Legion.
Mr. Neill was survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Edna, and a son and grandson. He was laid to rest with military and Masonic honors.
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