Mr. Richard Allen Neaves

Mr. Richard Allen Neaves age 70, of Lansing, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Neaves was born on July 8, 1945 in Ashe County to Jones Allen and Mary Florence Campbell Neaves. Mr. Neaves was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Amanda Neaves, infant brother, and sister, Barbara Ann Neaves Farmer. Mr. Neaves served in the US Marine Corps. He was a member and deacon at North Beaver Baptist Church. Allen was a great collector of antiques, which he referred to as "Junk." He enjoyed fishing, working in the garden and flowers, watching old western movies, riding in his Corvette, music and when his health allowed he made banjos.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Rick Miller and Rev. David Blackburn. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Neaves is survived by: his wife of 46 years, Ruth Hurley Neaves, two daughters, Allison Neaves of Purlear, Candace Neaves of Lansing, three brothers, Kenneth and wife Ruth Neaves of West Jefferson, Gerald and wife Rosie Neaves of Lansing, Wayne and wife Joyce Neaves of Hickory, two sisters, Brenda Sue Hartsoe of Hickory, Rebecca and husband James Allen of Lansing, brother in-law, Paul Farmer of West Jefferson, three grandchildren, Kaleb Denny, Brody Denny, Keira Jones; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Moore Cemetery Fund c/o Becky Allen 272 Moore Road, Lansing, NC 28643.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Neaves' arrangements.