Paul K. McNeill

January 15, 1953 - May 24, 2017

Paul K. McNeill, 64, died at home on May 24, 2017. He was born January 15, 1953 in Hudson. He was the son of William E. and Nellie (Shufelt) McNeill. On August 24, 1974, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Diane Ogden. Paul was a truck driver for over 45 years. He drove for JB Hunt, ADM Milling, Columbia Boxboard, and most recently for Montague Oil Company where he was employed for 23 years. He enjoyed horticulture and taking care of his property and gardens, in addition to being an animal lover. He would often be found tinkering and working on small engines and especially his lawn tractors. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed being around people, especially telling jokes. Paul was the past president of the Mellenville Union Cemetery Association, a position he held for about 5 years. He is survived by his loving wife, of 42 years, Diane, and his adoring son and best friend, Joshua Paul McNeill. Also his sister in law Linda (Harder) McNeill, in addition to several other sisters and brothers in-law, his father and mother in-law Lester and Ruth Ogden, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother William Daniel McNeill. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 1:00 pm, from Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mellenville Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to Everlasting Hope Animal Rescue, 180 Prach Road, Hillsdale, New York 12529