Leslie B. McNeese

Leslie B. McNeese, 78, of Big Spring, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2002, in a Midland hosptial. Graveside funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 14, 2002, at the Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with Dr. Dave Ring, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.      He was born on November 26, 1924 in Williamson County, Texas and married Bonnie Burk on April 6, 1946 in Round Rock, Texas.       Mr. McNeese spent 37 years as a tile contractor, retiring in 1994. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.He was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II.       Survivors include his wife, Bonnie McNeese of Big Spring; his son, Mitchell McNeese of Lubbock; his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Gary Stallings of Tularosa, New Mexico; his grandson and wife, Kneel and Linda Kaye Stallings of Big Spring and his great granddaughter, Saige Stallings of Big Spring.He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Elizabeth McNeese and one brother, Col. Frank James McNeese.      Pallbearers will be Pete Sanderson, Chap Coker, A. A. Cooper, Wade Shanks, Raymond Stallings and Ray Davidson.      The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity.      Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Big Spring. www.npwelch.com,