Joe McNeel, age 59, passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2019.

He was born July 3, 1959, in Afton, Wyoming to Woodrow and Margaret Harmon McNeel. Married Kathy Leffler on January 7, 1978 in Castle Dale, Utah.

Joe was a jack of all trades who loved tinkering on anything and everything. Besides his family, his projects were his pride and joy. He lovingly restored many vehicles including his 1959 Chevy pick-up.

He worked as a mechanic/welder at Staker Parson. Joe enjoyed camping, fishing and building the family

farm. Joe was a man of few words, but when he did speak, it was profound. Whether it was cracking a joke, solving problems, or giving advice, he was always worth listening to. We all knew we could count on Joe for anything we needed. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survived by his wife, Kathy McNeel, Elmo, UT; children, Robert (Krystie) McNeel, Wellington, UT; Michele (Chris) Anderson, Port St. Lucie, FL; Tommy Cloward and Terra Cloward, Elmo, UT; mother, Margaret Hansen, Blackfoot, ID; siblings, Tom McNeel, Salt Lake City, UT; Pat McNeel, Las Vegas, NV;

Jim (Argina) Swenson, Fort Collins, CO; Anne (JT) Watts, Blackfoot, ID; also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father, son Jesse Cloward; infant sister; mother and father-in-law, Ruby and Dale Leffler; sister-in-law, Robyn McNeel; and his grandparents.

Funeral service Saturday, March 30, 2019, 1:00 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment Elmo Town Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Joe online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.