Neil L. Henline, Sr., 78, of Brunswick, passed away January 19, 2025.

He was born in Cumberland, MD on October 9, 1946 to Robert and Helen (Shaffer) Henline. Neil served in the United States Army, and was a Maryland State Trooper for 26 years. During his career with the Maryland State Police, he was also a bodyguard for the Maryland Governor. After moving to Ohio, he worked security for the United States Marshall's Office at the Cleveland and Akron Federal courthouses. While living in Maryland, he was a member of the Fredericktowne Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was a deacon. Once in Ohio, he was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, where he was also a member of the choir and served on the security team.

He was an avid reader and loved sharing stories of his days on the force. Neil had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite the prankster with his fellow officers. He was a man of strong faith who always had his family and friends in his prayers daily.

Neil was a loving husband, father and Pappy and will be missed by all who loved him.

Neil is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie (Savage); children, Jill (Josh) Takis and Neil (Paige) Henline, Jr; grandchildren, Jaxon, Grace, and Lawson; his twin sister, Nancy (Terry) DeWitt; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Patricia (Bill) DeWitt.

Private services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Benefit Fund (www.oshpbenefitfund.org). Flowers can be sent to Waite Funeral Homes, 3300 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212.