Gary was born on August 5, 1933, in Benson, Arizona, to Morgan and Margie Murray McNeil.

As a teenager, his family moved to Orem, Utah where he lived the remainder of his life. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951 where he was athletically involved with Football and Track and Field.

He met the love of his life, Vivian Davies and they were Married in the Manti Temple for time and all eternity on May 27, 1953.

Creating a life of love together, they had three children. Alan Gary (Kris) McNeil, Sharon (Don) Shaw and David Elwood McNeil.

They have 15 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served many positions.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Tom McNeil, sister-in-law, JennieLee McNeil and 2 brother-in-law’s, Kim Burmingham and Glen Karns. He is survived by his wife Vivian.

He is also survived by his siblings, Leon McNeil, Mavis Burmingham, Carolyn McNeil, Jim (Nancy) McNeil, Marva (Ron) Box, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He will be dearly missed here on earth. (Full Obituary via Walker Sanderson Funeral Home).

Funeral services, under the direction of Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021. Viewing prior to services will begin at 11:45am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 828 W 1600 N. Orem, Utah. 84057. The service will begin at 1pm.

Interment at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 N 800 E Orem, Utah 84097.