Acel “Neil” Barnard of Panola, OK passed away on February 19, 2022 in Stilwell, OK at the age of 91.

Neil was born on May 28, 1930 in Panola, OK to James “Red” and Dena Barnard. Neil could tell tales like no one else and his infectious laugh will not be forgotten. He was the person called upon to “fix” anything and was a jack of all trades. He was an avid wolf hunter and enjoyed team roping with his son and grandson. He loved all animals. Neil was of the Baptist faith.

Neil graduated from Panola High School in 1949. After graduating, he worked in the oilfield and carpentry fields. He then completed barber school. He worked as a barber and owned his own business in Idabel, OK. He then worked and retired from Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, OK. After retirement, Neil returned to his home town of Panola, OK where he lived the rest of his years.

He is survived by his daughter, Renae Taylor and husband Allen of Panola, OK; daughter-in-law, Donna Barnard of Wilburton, OK; his grandchildren, Andy Barnard and Missy Rowland of Kiowa, OK; Jamie Crocker and husband, Bobby of Wilburton, OK; Jerry Don Barnard and wife, Lavana of Atlanta, TX; Alanna Ralls and husband, Jim of McAlester, OK; and Matt Taylor and wife, Jennifer of Hartshorne, OK.

His beloved great grandchildren: Marriah Foresee, Hannah Crocker and Chris Robinson, Joslyn Crocker, Jerrod Crocker, Hunter Soliday and wife, Shelby, Rhyannne Soliday, Ryder Soliday, Timberlee Taylor, Keaton Taylor, and Cody Ralls and wife, Lyndsey.

His great-great grandchildren: Cora Foresee, Claire Foresee, Gracie Crocker, Everlynn Crocker, and Calum Ralls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Red” Barnard and Dena (Warford) Barnard, his son Jerry Neil and an infant brother and sister.

Viewing is scheduled for February 22, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, OK. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, OK with Randy Waldrop officiating.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.