Ret. Msgt. Rupert Neil Hackworth born 10/09/1939 in Prestonsburg, KY. passed away 11/01/2019 in Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by parents Curtis & Oma Hackworth; sister Peggy Stanley; wife of 46 years, Dorothy Hackworth; and brother-in-law James A. Hostetler . He is survived by brother Darwin (Cheryl) Hackworth, sister Nina Hostetler, 6 nephews & 1 niece, step daughter Donna Creque & grandchildren Eric McCumber & Leia Creque & beloved cat Black Boy. Neil retired from the USAF, went on to work at MGM Grand & retire from Bally's. He was respected & loved by all who knew him., a kind, generous man with a huge soft heart & great love of cats. We are comforted knowing he rests with Jesus, his loved ones & many cats.Matthew 25:23 “His Lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of the Lord.’