Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRalph Monroe NEESE [48124], [48125]
BirthMar 10, 1921, North Carolina [48124]
DeathAug 27, 2004, Julian, Guilford County, North Carolina [48124]
BurialMount Hope United Church Of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, North Carolina [48124]
Spouses
BirthMay 30, 1921 [48122]
DeathNov 23, 2008, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [48122]
BurialMount Hope United Church Of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, North Carolina [48122]
FatherJames Albert FOSTER (1887-1966)
MotherRosa Belle REECE (1890-1927)
MarriageDec 23, 1939 [48124], [48123]
ChildrenDavid Monroe (1942-1997)
 Ralph Eugene (1945-2009)
 Donita Faye (Died as Infant) (1949-1950)
 Donald Christopher (1956-2020)
Obituary Online notes for Ralph Monroe NEESE
Mr. Ralph M. Neese, 83, of 3745 Old Julian Road, went to be with his Lord Friday evening, Aug. 27, 2004, with his family close to his side.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at Mount Hope United Church of Christ, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

A loving, kind, and gentle man, Ralph was a member of the Mount Hope Church for most of his life where he attended the Men's Bible class. He bravely served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army. Following his service, Mr. Neese worked with and retired from Talley Laundry Industrial Machinery.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Edna Mae Foster Neese; sons and daughters, Ralph Eugene Neese and wife, Peggy, Linda Carol Neese, and Eddie James Neese with wife, Sherry all of the Mount Hope community, Richard Alvin Neese and wife, Lori of Wilmington, and Reverend Donald Christopher Neese of Mebane; grandchildren, David Jr., Timmy, Sammy, Drew, Angel, Shannon, Christina, Robin, Matthew, Christy, Misty, and James along with 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, David Monroe Neese Sr.; and daughter, Donita Faye Neese.

Inscription
PFC US Army World War II
Loving Husband and Father
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Obituary Online notes for Edna Mae (Spouse 1)
Edna Mae Neese, 87, of Julian, N.C., died Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, N.C.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ. Following the service, Edna will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Ralph Neese at the church cemetery.

She was a long-time member of the Mount Hope United Church of Christ. Edna will be remembered by her family as a loving wife and mother who adored her grandchildren and loved her Lord.

In addition to her husband, Edna was preceded by a son, David Monroe Neese, Sr. and a daughter, Donita Fay Neese.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Neese of Julian, N.C.; her sons, Ralph Eugene Neese (Peggy Jean) of Julian, Eddie James Neese (Sherry) of Whitsett, Richard Alvin Neese (Lori) of Carolina Beach, and Rev. Donald Christopher Neese of Mebane; grandchildren, David, Jr., Timmy, Sammy, Drew, Angel, Shannon, Christina, Robin, Matthew, Christy, Misty, and James along with 15 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild; along with loving friends, Eunis and Ola Simpson.

Published in the News Record on 11/25/2008
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