He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Joy and Dennis Lindamood of Arcanum, Ohio; sons and daughters in law, Richard L. & Eileen Neff of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Douglas A. & Aloha Neff of Morristown, Arizona, and Darrel K. & Leslie Neff of Dayton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sister, Joan Kress of Greenville.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Neff; son, David Neff; and brothers, Lester Neff Jr. and Keith Neff.
Richard was a farmer, also worked at NCR for 23 years, was a wood carver and the owner and operator of Neff’s Woodcrafts in Arcanum. He was a member of the United States Army serving in WWII, VFW, American Legion and Trinity United Methodist Church in Arcanum. He volunteered at the Bethany Lutheran Village in the Friends at Home program and was an avid Reds fan.
There will be a service held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Newcomer Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. A Graveside Military Service will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be given to the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
