Jimmy Calvin Neagle

Jimmy Calvin Neagle passed away on October 6, 2021 in Ely, Nevada.
Jimmy was born to Frank and Irene Neagle on September 8, 1933 in Amarillo, TX. Jimmy lived in San Jon, NM until the eleventh grade. The Neagle family then moved to Artesia, NM where he graduated from Artesia high school in 1951. At the great age of 19, Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served for two years in Germany.
In 1955 Jimmy married Joyce A. Hopper in Bernalillo, NM. Jim, Joyce, Jeff and Kevin left New Mexico and moved to Bountiful, UT in 1969. After 44 years working in the oil and gas industry, Jimmy retired from Flying J Refinery in 1996. Once retired Jimmy continued to live the dream with his beautiful wife; traveling the country by motorcycle and RV, playing card games, all while cheering for the Utah Jazz. Jim and Joyce celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on September 2, 2021 in Middleton, ID where they lived since 2015.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Neagle of Middleton, ID; sons Jeffrey (Peggy) of Farmington, UT and Kevin (Kim) of Nampa, ID; grandchildren Braiden (Katy), Nate, Broc (Sarah), Macey (Jeremy) and great-grandchildren Blake, Shannon, Parks and Ruby Marie.
Graveside services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Fort Sumner Cemetery, Fort Sumner, NM with Stormy and Shelly Swann officiating.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.