Spencer Mcneil

Mr. Spencer ‘Ray” McNeil, age 81, of King, NC, entered his new home on November 5, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, from injuries received from a motor vehicle accident. Ray was born in Forsyth Co. on November 6, 1940, the son of the late Spencer Lee McNeil and Thurma York McNeil. Ray drove a truck most of his life and enjoyed camping when he could get away. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Mae Whitaker McNeil, and his son, Ricky L. McNeil. He is survived by two sons, Terry R. McNeil and Billy D. McNeil (Teresa); one daughter, Kathy M. Smith (Mike); a sister, Wilma Merritt; two granddaughters, Tabitha McNeil and Fancy Burton (Chance); one grandson, Brandon Smith; six great-grandsons, Walker, Joshua, Waylen, Wade, Elijah and Wyatt; and one great-granddaughter, Karma-Mae. He is also survived by his dog, Shirlee. Funeral services for Ray will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Hayworth-Miller Chapel in Rural Hall. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Winston-Salem. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to: Stokes County Animal Shelter.