David John Neil

David John Neil, beloved husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend died suddenly on May 16, 2023. Born on February 7, 1975 in Dallas, Texas, he attended Bearden High School and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Engineering. He was a bright light to all who knew him. His long-standing friendships, devotion to family, work ethic, love of helping, entertaining and his ability to enter all situations authentically are just a few things that made David John special. David John was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church. Many of his friends and family called him DJ. It was a short name for a big person. His presence was larger than life and he will be missed every single day. He was an avid fly fisherman, an engineer, a lover of adventure, boating, travel, food, and friendship. He was the one everyone wanted at a party, a wake, a job site, a holiday, a meeting, or a trip. How we will carry on without him is unfathomable. DJ was everyone's favorite and the love we have for him will live on. He is preceded in death by his son, Luke Hudson Neil; maternal grandparents JP and Christine Callahan; and paternal grandparents David and Lida Neil. DJ is survived in death by his wife of 15 years, Amy Province Neil, who was the love and rock of his life; parents David and Dora Neil; brothers, Chris Neil and Derek Neil; sisters, Heather Neil Young (Broderick) and Meredith Neil Gehrke (Mark); father-in-law and mother-in-law Teddy and JoLynn Province; brother-in-law, Brad Province (Julie); sister-in-law, Jenny Province Hong (Adrian); nephews, Hutton Young and Adrian Hong; and nieces, Ann-Claire Young, Ella Neil, Mclayne Neil, and Olivia Hong. A Chapel Service will be held on Sunday, May 28th at 3:00pm at Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902. In lieu of flowers; please consider making a donation to DJ’s son’s foundation, The Luke Hudson Neil Foundation (www.lukehudsonneil.org) or The University of Tennessee College of Nursing, Precious Prints Project (https://nursing.utk.edu/precious-prints-project/). Online condolences may be expressed at rosefuneraltn.com.

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David John Neil

February 7, 1975 - May 16, 2023