John "Sib" Neighbors

Dunn, NC: Mr. John Sylvester “Sib” Neighbors, age 91, of 291 Hodges Chapel Road died Monday, August 19, 2013, at his residence. A Graveside service will be 2:00PM Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Hodges Chapel Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley and Rev. Condary Ellis.    Mr. Neighbors was born April 19, 1922 in Harnett County to the late Arthur and Dula McLamb Neighbors. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Eloise N. Boyette, and a brother, Joseph A. “Joe” Neighbors. Mr. Neighbors was a US Army veteran of WWII and participated in the Invasion of Normandy. He was also a member of Hodges Chapel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and the Banner Post 109 American Legion.    Surviving include nieces, Nancy B. Miller and Betsy Q. Melcher; nephews, Robert Boyette, Richard Boyette, and Kyle Quick; great nieces and nephews; and cousins.    Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday, August 21, 2013.    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Banner Post 109 American Legion, P. O. Box 153, Benson, NC  27504.