Morris Neff Bob Jr.

Neff, Jr., Morris “Bob”, 84, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Bob attended Northwestern University and Wichita State University where he received his business degree in 1948. He owned and operated Comley Neff Lumber Company. An involved individual, Bob served through the years in many community service capacities, including Chairman of the East Side branch YMCA, President of the East Side Ys Mens group, Vice-President of the Wichita Home Builders Association, President of the Wichita Executives Association, board member of the child guidance center, board member and President of the Wichita Historical Museum and board member, Secretary and President of the Wichita Downtown Rotary Club. Recently he was honored for his 3000 hours of volunteering at Wesley Medical Center. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Patrice; children, Peter, of Frankfort, KY, Jennifer Neff Roush, of Overland Park, and Scott, of Wichita; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Sally Allen, of Wichita. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Inc, 313 South Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Message to Family: Mr Neff was my second cousin. My father Larry Brookman Sr. was 1st cousin. I met Mr Neff while doing business with him through Comley-Neff Lumber, in the late 80’s early 90s. Bob always made time to call me into his office and visit. I’ve always thought what a great man to find importance in everyone around him. I noted how he treated customers and employees. My Grandmother was Helen Case/Brookman.
We were saddened to read in the paper that Mr. Neff passed away. We had the pleasure of getting to meet Bob and Patti when we purchased their home on Shannon Way. It was evident to us even then that Bob had a great affection for his family and community, so it came as no surprise to read of his many hours of volunteer service. We know that he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with Patti and family.
Dear Patty & Family Lynn and I were very impressed with the way Bob and Patty approached this life event. I am also so glad to have had the opprtunity to renew our frienship these past few years. We love you and will miss Bob. Britt M Brown