Born November 17, 1949 in Laurinburg, N.C., he was the son of the late Prince Albert and Eva Gibson Evans Neal. He was a longtime resident of Columbia and was a self-employed contractor.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Beth Desilet Neal; son, James A. Neal (Marissa); granddaughter, Payton Neal; grandsons, Jeffrey James Neal and Caleb Robb; granddaughter, Alissa M. Harvel; daughter, Kimberly Ryan (Chris); grandchildren, Kassidy Ryan and Christian Ryan; cousin, Tracy Gibson; nephew, David Hatcher; niece, Sylvia Jean Early. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lori Neal; brothers, Prince Neal, Frankie Neal; sisters, Mary Hatcher, Alice Neal.
Per Mr. Neal’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASPCA, 405 Greenlawn Drive, Columbia, SC 29209.
Arrangements made by Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.