William Geisbrecht Neufeld

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William G. Neufeld was an elder with a heart for evangelism and Bible teaching at Fellowship Chapel, an open brethren assembly in Duncan, South Carolina.

He was born on Aug. 18, 1927, and married Ruth Elaine Halk (1924-1986), raised in Pontiac, Michigan. Ruth was the daughter of Charles Halk, Jr. (b. 1890 England - d. 1959 Clarkston, MI) & Dorothy E. Castleman Halk (1900-1993 MI). William and Ruth had seven children:

  • Judson Neufeld (Palatka, FL)
  • John Neufeld (Duncan, SC)
  • Jeanne Neufeld Ostrem (Burma)
  • Carol Neufeld Bramsen (Senegal, West Africa)
  • Joy Neufeld Murdock (North Augusta, SC)
  • Lara Neufeld Salem (Greer, SC)
  • Elizabeth Neufeld Gilpin (Lyman, SC)

In 1972, William founded a custom carbide cutting-tool manufacturer in Duncan, SC known today as AMAMCO Tool. The current president, as well as the marketing manager, are both among the leadership at Fellowship Chapel.

After his wife's death in 1986, he remarried Linda McCartney, a daughter of William G. McCartney, founding editor of Letters of Interest magazine, and Christian Missions Press.

On July 20, 2005, William died in a plane crash along with fellow preacher Don Welborn, and another, in Saginaw, Texas. Memorial services were held at First Baptist in Tryon, North Carolina.

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