Richard Frank Neff

Richard Frank Neff, 84, of Summersville, WV, our

uncle, friend, and cousin, was called from this world

to the portals of Heaven on Tuesday, October 23,

2012 at his residence. Born March 10, 1928 in Tipton,

WV, he was preceded in death by his mother, Anna

Myrl Stephenson Hypes; his dad, mentor and friend,

Kermit Peter Hypes; father, Frank Neff; brother,

Kermit Benton Hypes; sister, Anna “Neljean” Hypes

Willman; special nephews, Richard “Ricky” Hypes

and Kenneth James Willman.

He was a Methodist, Army veteran of the Korean

War, member of the Nicholas County Historical

Society, was retired from Chrysler Corporation and a

member of the United Autoworkers Union.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, K. Lee

Tucker (Junior), Mark Willman of Tobaccoville, NC,

Kermit Willman and Richard Willman both of

Germany, Nancy Ray of Summersville, Susan Bates

of Summersville, Trina Scheel of NC; special friends,

Bonnie J. Stephenson (Dave); and many more friends

and special cousins.

In keeping with his wishes the body was cremated

and the family will hold a service at a later date.

White Funeral Home at Summersville was in charge

of the arrangements.