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Delbert Lee McNiel

January 7, 1949 — March 27, 2025

Snyder

Mr. Delbert Lee McNiel, 76, of Snyder, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home in Snyder. A funeral service for Mr. McNiel will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2 PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Chapel. A graveside service will be held the following day, April 2, 2025, at 2 PM, at Rule Cemetery in Rule, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mr. McNiel was born on January 7, 1949, to Harold and Tilda (Hurt) McNiel in Brownfield, Texas. Delbert was a United States Army Veteran. He joined the service in 1968, touring in both Okinawa and Germany. He met Melba Jean Anderson and married in 1971, together raising four children. Mr. McNiel loved fishing, hunting, motorcycles, BBQ, and being with his family. He also enjoyed country music, dancing, and playing pool. Delbert had a love for comedy and a gift for making people laugh. He worked hard all of his life and he lived free. He loved his country, and his dogs Dobbin and Andy Gail.

He is survived by his,

2 Sons,

Shannon McNiel and wife Jaclyn of Mesa, AZ,

Carrol McNiel of Snyder, TX;

2 Sisters,

Connie Davis of Hamlin, TX,

and Linda Rae of Snyder, TX.

He was preceded in death by his,

Father,

Harold McNiel;

Mother,

Tilda Durham;

His Wife,

Melba McNiel;

2 Step-Daughters,

Mona Stegall,

and Cynthia McCann.

A visitation will be held from 6-7 PM, Monday, March 31, 2025, at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, March 31, 2025

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

BELL-CYPERT-SEALE FUNERAL HOME

3101 College Avenue, Snyder, TX 79549

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

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Graveside Service

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Rule Cemetery

, Rule, TX 79547

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