Seminary Mourns Passing of Professor

BMA Seminary mourns the loss of Dr. Harold McNeill who went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 13. The faculty, staff, and students of BMA Seminary extend their sincere condolences to his family.

Dr. McNeill served the seminary as Professor of Theological-Historical Studies and Christian Education from 1967 to 1972 and again from 1977 to 2005. He continued to teach part-time until the present semester when ill health forced him to retire suddenly. He also served for many years as the chief chaplain of Rusk State Hospital and was licensed as a Certified Mental Health Chaplain.

Dr. McNeill received a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University, a Bachelor of Divinity and a Master of Religious Education from BMA Theological Seminary, a Master of Arts from Wheaton College, a Master of Theology from Northern Baptist Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Texas Christian University.

Funeral services for Dr. McNeill were held Friday, April 15 at 2 pm at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Texas. The services were led by Professor James Shine, Dr. Joe Pendleton, Seminary President Charley Holmes, and Bro. Michael Prescott.