Jim attended Redding school and graduated from Redding High School.
He entered the U.S. Navy on April 19, 1951, serving on the USS Pittsburgh. Jim’s service to his country afforded him the opportunity to see the world from a ship. After his honorable discharge on April 8, 1955, Jim returned to the farm. Other than the time in the US Navy, and a short time working at the International-Harvester plant in Chicago, IL, Jim was content with farm life in Ringgold County.
Jim never married but was a beloved uncle to 5 nieces & nephews. He loved to tease them and enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to working his own farm, he also worked for Bill and Bob Andrews, having a close relationship with them. He enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and hanging out at the Redding station.
Jim loved his dogs. They were constant companions and even helped with the cattle. Jim had a love for sports. He played on town teams and he followed baseball and basketball. In his earlier years, Jim was a member of the Clover Leaf Square Dance Club and he remained a member of the Redding United Methodist Church.
In 2000, Jim moved off his farm and moved to Heritage Park apartments in Mount Ayr. He enjoyed his neighborhood friends and those who took care of Heritage Park.
In 2014, Jim became a resident of Clearview Home where he received care for his failing health. On December 11, 2018, Jim quietly passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry Neas.
Those left to cherish and share his memory include his brother David (Dale) Neas of Vinton, IA; sister-in-law Marilyn Neas of West Des Moines, IA; nieces and nephews Sheri (Jerry) Bowles of Urbandale, IA, Lori Galioto of West Des Moines, IA, Justin (Julie) Neas of Kellerton, IA, Rebecca (LeRoy) Lilly of Winterset, IA, Jon (Jill) Neas of Urbandale, IA; 16 great nieces and nephews and 5 great great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
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