SON OF MELVIN ELMER AND DELLA BUTTREY NEIGHBORS
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Retired U.S. Army Maj. Melvin H. Neighbors passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Tacoma, Wash., at age 91.
Born at Leachville, AR., and a graduate of Monette High School.
He parachuted into Normandy with the 82nd Airborne Division in 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His 20 years of military service included the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Patsy Webb, who was from Monette. He was a loving, generous, compassionate Christian a true gentleman