Dr. James William Neatherlin, 83, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Legend Healthcare surrounded by his family. A rosary and memorial service will be held at the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon Lee Davis officiating.
James was born on April 22, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to Ervin Robert and Edna Katherine Huegele Neatherlin. He married Johnnie June True on February 7, 1959 at St. Leo Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas.
James received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University, Master of Arts from Niagara University and Master of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy, English and American Literature, American Civilization/American Studies from the University of Iowa. After a lifetime of teaching and mentoring students, he retired from DeVry University in 2005.
James was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church where he once served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, June Neatherlin; sons, Jason Neatherlin, John Neatherlin and wife, Jessica; daughter, Janice Evans, Jean Klinger and husband, Bob, Jennifer Lindenzweig and husband, Kevin; grandchildren, Lori Hagood and husband, Chase, Jay Prince and wife, Ansley, Shannon Hutchins and husband, Spencer, Cassie Buck and husband, Jarrod, Derek Evans, Jason Evans, Matthew Klinger, Jennifer Renoud and husband, Greg, Rick Klinger, Jessica Klinger, True Neatherlin, Wheatley Neatherlin, Kelsey Sims and husband, Brant, Gage Lindenzweig, Madison Lindenzweig; 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
James is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ervin Neatherlin, Jr.; children, James W. Neatherlin, Jr., Theresa Neatherlin, Judith Rose Neatherlin, Julia Mae Prince; and son-in-law, Carl Lynn Evans.
Memorials may be made to charity of choice or the Greenville Knights of Columbus, 2705 Sunset Strip, Greenville, Texas 75402.