Robert G. Neil

July 14, 1930 - January 26, 2018

Robert G. Neil of Edmond, OK passed away on January 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 14, 1930 in Charleston, WV to his parents, Clarence and Lillian Neil. The last of 5 sisters and 2 brothers, he has now joined his family in Heaven. Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara, his daughter, Kelli Neil Brown and her son, Logan Brown; Barbara’s 2 sons, their wives and their children: Gregory and Nancy Geiser and daughters, Hanah and Kelly-Anna of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Andrew and Phyllis Geiser of Honolulu, HI as well as Bob’s 2 nieces, Bev Neil Schnitker, Jeannie Neil Helmick and nephew Timothy Neil. Bob attended West Virginia State College and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, and later on went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Group Work at Springfield College in Missouri, where basketball was invented. Bob spent 8 years in the US Navy, a member of the United States Military Olympic Team. In 1955, his team took gold, which he still has. Bob was the youngest man to ever play against the Original Harlem Globe Trotters. Bob was a wonderful, Christian man who lived his faith. He was a fabulous athlete who loved God, his family, his church and his country. He was loved by all who knew him, and he awaits our arrival in the Promised Land, that we call Heaven – We love you so! A service celebrating the life of Bob will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018 at United Methodist Church of the Servant Celebration Center, 14343 N MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73142.