Monticello — Jan. 6, 1937-Mar. 14, 2010
James Hobart Neal, age 73, was born in the Cooper Hollow community of Wayne County, January 6, 1937 the son of the late Otto and Ora Stinson Neal.
He departed this life Sunday morning, March 14, 2010 at his home.
On October 11, 1955 he united in marriage with Margie Ann Brown Neal, who survives.
To this 54 year union seven children survive-Ricky Neal of Mt. Vernon, Reed, Randy and Troy Neal, Tammie Roberts and Loretta Koger, all of Monticello, and Atonya Menshouse of Vermont. His daughter Brenda Doss precedes him in death.
He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two
sisters- Maggie Smith and Jewell Rednour and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
He is preceded in death by two siblings-Mae Atkinson and Alonzo Neal; his grandson-Lucas Storm Neal and great- grandson-Mikeal Ethan Neal.
He was a loving and loyal husband, loving father, terrific ³Poppie² to the grand kids and a devoted brother and friend to all. He will be remembered and sorely missed by all who knew him.
The funeral services was held Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Bob Schaeffer and Bro. Keith McKim officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.