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Thomas Richard
Nealeigh
July 27, 1925 - February
10, 2018
Dr. Thomas Richard Nealeigh peacefully entered eternity on February 10,
2018 after 92 ½ years of rich and positive living. Thomas was
born July 27, 1925, the seventh of twelve children of Daniel and Bonnie
Wills Nealeigh in Greenville, Ohio. He graduated from Greenville
(Ohio) High School, Class of 1943.
Thomas served in the Army in World War, entering France on D-Day +
1. Following service to his nation he earned a bachelor’s degree
and doctorate from The Ohio State University. He served as a
mathematics professor for more than two decades at Westminster College,
New Wilmington, PA. Retirement was spent primarily in Columbus,
Ohio.
Thomas married the love of his life, Marilyn Fambrough Nealeigh of
Versailles, Ohio, on December 18, 1949. Marilyn preceded
him death on January 31, 2005. He is also predeceased by siblings Mary
Unger, Daniel ‘Bud’ Nealeigh, Guy Nealeigh, Bonnie Beatty, Martha Matz,
Barbara Petersime, James Nealeigh, Vernon Nealeigh and Rex
Nealeigh.
He is survived by two sisters – Nancy Wenger and Ann Preston. In
addition he is survived by Becky (David) Oyler of North East, PA and
Mindy (Chuck) Kuhn of York, SC who provided years of compassionate
support to Thomas in his senior years. He is the grandfather of
Katy (Michael) Harris, Fort Mill, SC; Megan (Nathan) Troxell,
Pittsburgh, PA; David (Justine) Oyler, Bailey, CO; Stephen (Kate)
Oyler, Bakerstown, PA; and Michael (Melanie) Oyler, Pittsburgh,
PA. He treasured his five great grandchildren Taylor Harris, Lyla
Harris, Alex Troxell, Andy Troxell and David Oyler V. He is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as his loyal dog, Lilly.
A service to honor the life of Thomas Nealeigh will be celebrated on
Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 204
East Wood Street, Versailles, Ohio. Friends and loved ones are
invited to greet the family from 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the
service. Burial will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery,
Versailles, Ohio. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey
Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.
Gifts to honor his life can be directed to Westminster College, ATTN
Dr. Thomas Richard Nealeigh Scholarship Fund, 319 S Market St, New
Wilmington, PA 16172.
Condolence for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com
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