Neil Irvin Baumgartner, Sr.
November 6, 1916 ~ February 20, 2011
Resided in:
Candler, NC
NEIL IRVIN BAUMGARTNER SR.
CANDLER – Neil Irvin Baumgartner, Sr., 94, of Robinson Cove Rd., died on Sunday, February 20, 2011.
Born in Haywood County and long time resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Fidelle and Hester Sorrells Baumgartner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Glenna Robeson Baumgartner.
Mr. Baumgartner was retired from American Enka after 39 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941-'43. He was also a member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church and Lifetime Member of the United Methodist Men. An avid bowler, he was inducted into the WNC Hall of Fame in 1974 and the State Hall of Fame in 1975.
He is survived by a daughter, Alice Courtland and husband Keith of Candler; a son, Neil Irvin Baumgartner Jr. and wife Jeannette of Minnesota; a step-son, John Robert Neilson and wife Marcia of Florida; 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 2 step great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Snow Hill United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Snow Hill Cemetery Fund or Snow Hill Child Enrichment Center by mailing to Snow Hill U.M.C., 84 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Dear Baumgartner Family: I was so sorry to read of Neil Passing away. I grew up across the road from you all. I worked with Neil for a short period at Enka. He was really a price of a guy. My thhoughts and prayers are with you.
Alice & family, Patty and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Dear Alice,
I was so sorry to hear about your father.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Alice & Neil. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Just remember all the good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always.
…for the Lord shall be thine
everlasting light, and the days
of thy mourning shall be ended.
Isaiah 60:20
May you remember always
that, for every sorrow,
there is comfort…
for every sadness,
there is healing…
for each loss–
the promise of new life.
With Sympathy,
Nancy Wright Sluder
Alice, our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Jeff & Lisa Keller
Alice & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May happy memories of your Dad comfort you and help your heart mend.
Alice & Neil Jr,
I was sorry to hear of your father and my Uncles passing. Uncle Neil was like his brother and my father Robert. They both had a very gentle demeanor, never showed anger and always had a smile for everyone. They are both in the loving hands of God and eternal life with God our father.
I regret not being able to attend the celebration of his life tomorrow at Snow Hill Church.
God be with you and our family.
Gilbert Baumgartner
Fairfield, Ca
Dear Alice and Neil, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your dad. Your parents are certainly in my memories of growing up. They were always very nurturing of all us kids in the church. I remember playing with Alice at your house. It was a great place to be. You are both in my thoughts. Be blessed in the memories of your father,
Andrea Rhodarmer Cody