Michael Alan Neighbors

Michael Alan Neighbors obituary

Michael Alan Neighbors

Michael Neighbors Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hilliard Funeral Home, Fairway Crematory & Memorial Gardens - Van on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Funeral services for Michael Neighbors, 55, Van, will be held at Hilliard Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 2 p.m., with Dr. Shelby Davidson officiating. A visitation will be held at Hilliard Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mr. Neighbors passed away on July 12, 2025, in Tyler.

Mike was born on May 5, 1970. Mike spent the past six years living in Van, Texas, after previously residing in Wynne, Arkansas. He was a dedicated and skilled master mechanic, working for 23 years at FedEx and an additional six years at Love's Travel Stop.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Greenhaw.

He is survived by his loving wife, Leta Neighbors of Van, Texas; two daughters, Ashlyn Short and MaKayla Short, also of Van; his father, Teddy Ray Neighbors, and stepmother, Shange Neighbors, of Yukon, Oklahoma; his sister, Sarah Halcom (Cody) and their 4 daughters of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his aunt, Debbie Thompson, Mississippi; and his special aunt, Rhonda Grantham (Ken) of Batesville, Arkansas.

Mike will be remembered for his strong work ethic, caring nature, and devotion to his family.

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