Neville was born in Annandale in 1942. He was converted through Sunday School when he was 12 and in his youth played soccer, coached a young church team and rowed for Balmain Rowing Club.

Neville's Christian journey began with his conversion and in the early 1960s he was challenged about full-time ministry. Neville and Robyn married in 1970, just prior to entering Leigh Methodist Theological College. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.

During their ministry years Neville and Robyn served in the Methodist Church at Coffs Harbour and Bega, and in the Uniting Church at Oatley, Beverley Hills, Helensburgh and Blacktown. They retired from the Uniting Church in 2007 and very happily began a 'Sea Change' in Shoalhaven Heads where they linked up with St. Peter's and became much loved members of the Church family.

During our time without an Assistant Minister Neville served in an active pastoral capacity. Neville stills serves in that capacity and you will see him from time to time in the pulpit leading services or preaching.