Jay Lee Neil Sr. was born on June 17, 1940, in New Orleans, La., to J. Lee Neil and Grace Ames Neil, with most of his young life spent in Washington, D.C.

Jay Lee Neil Sr.
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Father Pastor Neil’s migrant parish ministry trajectory was passionate, building up churches and promoting healthy lifestyle, themes later reproduced in his son. Tender-hearted Mother Grace loved and cared deeply for her “J. Boy,” though dismayed by his daring and mischief. Never lost, he was an endeared middle brother to sisters Barbara and Esther.

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