Russell Dean Neff
August 1, 1936 - March 1, 2021
Russell D. Neff, 84, of Winchester passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home. He was born, Aug. 1, 1936, in Scott County, the son of James and Thelma McKinney Neff. He married Berniece Ellerman, May 20, 1956. Surviving is wife, Berniece of Winchester; children, Beverly Smith of Jacksonville and Bob (Melissa) Neff of Winchester; 5 grandchildren, Megan Little of Winchester, Chelsea (Derek) Suttles of Jacksonville, Jimmy (fiancée, Raquel Romero), Joey Neff both of Winchester and Jenna Cook of TX; 5 great grandchildren, Brayden, Chance and Ali Little of Winchester and Paxton and Croy Suttles of Jacksonville; sister Delores Brown of Decatur and brother, Vernon Neff of Winchester. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy and Lloyd Neff; sister, Louise Brown and son-in-law, Monte Smith. Russell was employed by Illinois Rural Electric for 30 years. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. A visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester. Due to Covid-19, a private family funeral service will be held. Memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Russell D. Neff, 84, of Winchester passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home. He was born, Aug. 1, 1936, in Scott County, the son of James and Thelma McKinney Neff. He married Berniece Ellerman, May 20, 1956. Surviving is wife, Berniece... View Obituary & Service Information