A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home. He was born May 25, 1943 in Fayetteville, TN and was 81 years of age. He is survived by his brother, Phillip Nevills and wife, Margaret; daughter, Zoe Lopitz; step-son Chris Richard; grandchildren, Jacob Nicholas Cassel, Matthew Ryan Richard and Melanie Marie Richard; 4-great-grandchildren; 1 niece, Michelle Nevills Shaw; 4 nephews, Donald Ray Nevills, Johnnie Hover, Kenny Hover and Barry Hover. Preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Jesse Nevills; 2 brothers, Ray Nevills and Jackie Nevills; 2 sisters, Jean Hover and Juanita Sims. Graveside Services will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.