Mr. Glenn Nevill Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Graveside services for Glenn Eldon Nevill, 76, of Longview will be held 2p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Memory Park Cemetery with Bro. Ron Witcher officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McWhorter Funeral Home in Gilmer. Glenn was born Oct 23, 1938 in Longview to Grady and Maggie Nevill. He attended Pine Tree ISD and finished in Ferriday La. He started his career in the grocery business in Vidalia, La when he was in school. He continued working for the next 26 years with Brookshire’s Grocery Company. Glenn started his construction business in Longview in 1985 until 2011. Glenn was a man among men. He exemplified integrity. His son Greg describes him as "The most honest, loving, faithful, honorable, trustworthy man I've ever known. Steadfast in his beliefs and loved everyone. A true hero, MY HERO." His granddaughter describes him as, "The best grandpa. The definition of the perfect man." Glenn was a constant jokester. He loved playing tricks. Glenn loved working in his yard. Working hours on end, he could build anything. But most of all he loved playing with his grandchildren and his great granddaughter. He will never be forgotten. His memory will live on forever. Glenn was a family man who loved beyond eternity. Everything he did was for his family. Glenn was in the Navy from 1958-1962. He loved being a sailor and received a commendation for helping save a family from a burning boat. He is preceded in death by his son; Jeff Nevill, grandson; Bentley Henderson, brother Grady Nevill Jr. and his parents. Left behind is his wife of 52 years, Peggy. Son; Greg and wife Kristy, Daughter in law; Melissa Nevill. Grandchildren; Jeremie, Emily, Austin, Taylor, and Lane Nevill. Great granddaughter; Hannah Cunneen. Brothers; Charles, Dwight, John, and Randy Nevill. Sisters; Louise Cole, Barbara Beall, Edna McKillop and Gwen Seivley. Lots of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Glenn Nevill

October 23, 1939 - September 17, 2016