Axle Houston Neel

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Axle Houston Neel was stillborn Oct. 24, 2011, in the Northeast Arkansas Hospital in Jonesboro. His parents are Thomas and Melissa Neel of Gosnell.

Axle is also survived by his big brother, Blake Jones of Gosnell;

His grandparents, Mike and Fontella Adams of Gosnell, Cathy West of Poplar Bluff and Thomas Neel of St. Louis;

His great-grandparents, Fred and Catherine Self of Deering, Mo., and Anna Price of Gosnell;

His great-aunt, Veleta Price of Pheonix;

His aunt, Heather Cody, and uncle, Michael, of Fort Lewis;

His cousins, Mikey and Conor Cody; and

Many other relatives and friends who mourn never getting to hold him.

A graveside service, officiated by the Rev. Jerry Crowley, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Yount Memorial Cemetery in Garwood.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the National Association for Down Syndrome, PO Box 206, Wilmette, IL, 60091. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcspaddenfh.com