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It is with deep sorrow that Mrs. Marie-Lynn Neville and her family announce the death of her beloved husband, Mr. Thomas Andrew Neville, 78, of Hartsville, SC, who entered into eternal life on May 21, 2026. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 11 o'clock on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church with The Rev. William D. "Bill" Oldland officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in his honor to St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 107 N. 8th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550. Tom was born on February 13, 1948, in Syracuse, New York. He was the son of Richard and Ruth Neville. He graduated first in his class from Yorktown High School in Arlington, VA, where he later taught English and Literature for many years. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, a Master's in Education from the University of Virginia, and a Master's in Divinity from Virginia Seminary. Tom taught at both the high school and college level, teaching at Coker University and Florence Darlington Technical College. He loved teaching bible school classes, serving as a Lay Reader, and working with youth groups in Virginia, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Hartsville, SC. He was a member of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (later St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church), a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, The Order of St. Luke, an advisor to the Women's Aglow Fellowship, a Boy Scout, and a Boy Scout leader. Tom loved the word "HESED" (God's love that never lets us go) and church history, and never stopped glorifying his Lord. He read the Bible, prayed, and worshipped every day. Along with church activities, Tom enjoyed dramatics and acted in, directed, and produced many plays and variety shows. He was an avid swimmer and an accomplished magician known as "TANDRU." He is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Marie-Lynn Neville; daughters, Rev. Dr. Robyn Neville (Damian Reeder), and Meredith Neville (Gabriel Rincon); granddaughter, Gabriella. He is also survived by two brothers and their wives, a niece, two nephews and their wives, and seven great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his nephew Brian David Neville. Tom is remembered as a Godly man and leaves a legacy of service, love, and faith for his family and all who knew him.

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Mr. Thomas Andrew Neville

February 13, 1948 - May 21, 2026