James Ware "Jim" Neblett, 88, died peacefully at home on April 9, 2019 with his loving wife of 64 years and family by his side.
Born March 25, 1931 in Greenwood, Mississippi to James Barbee and Gladys Ratliff Neblett, he spent his boyhood years at the family cotton farm in Morgan City playing football, fishing at Mossy Lake, and duck hunting with his dad and brother. He was an Eagle Scout and a scout leader. After receiving a chemical engineering degree from Ole Miss, Jim served as Officer of Damage Control in the United States Navy where he traveled to countries throughout the world. Jim furthered his education with a master's degree from the University of Cincinnati. His career with General Electric earned him various awards for work patents. Jim avidly studied the Bible and was considered a Bible scholar. He taught adult Sunday school and served as lay minister for the Methodist Church. He stayed busy with his love of photography, painting, writing poetry, gardening, and making jewelry for his wife from his rock & gem collection. Because of his love of animals, he befriended a squirrel he called Herman who often sat on his shoulder. Jim had a brilliant mind and was affectionately teased for being a walking encyclopedia by family and colleagues. He was also known and loved for his quick wit at family gatherings.
Preceded in death by his son William Allan Neblett, he is survived by his wife Bettie Neblett, daughters Barbara Neblett, Ruth Webster (Warren), and Sue Langley (Mark), a brother Robert Neblett, grandchildren Brian Webster, Cole Webster, Brant Webster, Carolyn Weber, Greg Rasmussen, Jamie Herrington, Jeff Langley, Chad Langley, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Dearly loved by his family, we thank God for all the wonderful years we shared with him.
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