Robert "Bob" William Neal
Funeral services for Mr. Robert "Bob" William Neal, 76, of DeBerry, Texas will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eric Wilburn and Rev. Greg Edwards officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Family visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mr. Neal died May 28, 2015 in Carthage, Texas.
Mr. Robert "Bob" William Neal was born February 22, 1939 in Federalsburg, MD. He was one of three children born to the marriage of William Harvey and Hattie Milligan Neal. Bob graduated from Dorchester High School in Hurlock, MD, and later served his country through the U. S. Air Force. Bob married Gaynell Fontenot August 22, 1982 and they celebrated almost 33 years of marriage. Mr. Neal worked in the trucking industry as a car hauler for General Motors and Complete Auto Transit. He was a member of the DeBerry Baptist Church, loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and cooking with friends. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Carol Owens.
Mr. Neal is survived by his loving wife, Gaynell Neal of DeBerry; sons, Jody Neal and wife Melinda of Dothan, AL, Joel Neal and wife Wendy of Pace FL, Johnny Neal and wife Beth of Dothan, AL; step-daughters, Kris Garrett of Tyler, Lisa Morris of Carthage; grandchildren, J.C. Garrett, Kaylin Garrett, Chase Douget, D.J. Morris, Kaylee Neal, Macey Neal, Griffin Neal, Carter Neal, Seth Neal, Samuel Neal; sister, Ruby Neal of Crisfield, MD; brother-in-law, David Owens of Vienna, MD; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
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The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Robert William (Bob) Neal our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bob. And to Bob it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bob, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bob's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
May 30, 2015
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