Theodore McNeil Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Theodore McNeil, the son of William Chester McNeil Sr. and Agnes Simms McNeil was born in Chester, Pa on August 9, 1955 and departed this life on March 19, 2021. He attended Mount Pleasant Baptist Church from an early age. Theodore attended the Chester public schools and graduated from Chester High School, class of 1973. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge. He attended the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology studying aircraft design. Theodore was a hard worker and held various jobs. His last employer was The Boeing Helicopters Co. In Ridley Park, Pa. In 1990, Theodore met Debra Elaine Summers Pauling and they were married on August 1, 1992 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Although there were no children from their union, he always loved, mentored, and enjoyed the many nieces and nephews from both families. He was an avid and talented lover of art. He drew various pieces of art, made special banners, and many “personal cards “ for family and friends. Theodore was a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant New Beginnings Ministry. He loved being with his entire family, eating, playing cards and spending time enjoying music. In his later years, he volunteered to teach art at the Chester Senior Citizens Center in Chester, Pa. Always humorous and witty, he was a light in the neighborhood and loved by he neighbors on Mowry Street, Theodore will surely be remembered always and missed by his wife (his Muffins), and all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Theodore was preceded in death by sister Madre Gray Brown, brother Norman McNeil (Marian), and brother William McNeil Jr. Theodore leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Debra Elaine McNeil, 3 sisters: Minnie D. Gordy (John), Agnes E. Tillery (Spencer), and Jenester Porter (Clinton). A special nephew/adopted son, Darrell McNeil, who helped to care for him and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Family and friends. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87676242216?pwd=emt0UjFzZjlpSDVqcFFDSk93OE82Zz09

Theodore McNeil

August 9, 1955 - March 19, 2021