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Jackie Lee Neal Sr.

Jackie Neal Obituary

Jackie Lee Neal Sr., 72, of Narrows, Va., passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at his home on Stockpen Mountain. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on September 24, 1937, and was the son of the late Gussie Lee Neal and Vivian Ellen McGhee Price. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Rhetta Mae Robertson Neal; a daughter, Karen Alicia Neal; a sister, Irene Johnson; and several sisters-in-law and brothersin-law. Known best to his friends and family as "Shorty," Jackie was a retired employee of Celanese Acetate in Narrows with over 35 years service. He also served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1962. But he'll best be remembered as a loving father and grandfather, and one who never met a stranger. He'll be dearly missed by his loved ones, friends at Burger King and Food Time in Narrows, and teachers and staff at Narrows Elementary/Middle School. Left to cherish his memory are a son, Jackie Lee Neal Jr. and wife, Alicia, of Peterstown; three daughters, Kristi and Barry McGuyer, Lori Neal and Jimmy Cornwell, and Ashley and Jason Robertson, all of Narrows; seven grandchildren, Tyler and Abbi McGuyer, of Narrows, Kalyn and Landon Neal, of Peterstown, and Zachery, Jacob and Brody Robertson, all of Narrows; a brother, Billy Neal, of Pearisburg; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends, including very special friends, Barbara "Grammy" Ball, of Peterstown, and the girls, Barbara and Carol. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2010, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Donald Henegar, Minister, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows with Graveside Rites conducted by VFW Post #6000 of Narrows, American Legion Posts #68 of Narrows, #311 of Pembroke and #145 of Peterstown. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service on Saturday, January 23, 2010, from 6 to 9 p.m. Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to www.riffes.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2010.

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Mark, Lisa, Ethan Young

January 25, 2010

Jackie, Christy, Ashley and families, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I can picture your dad through the years.... I know this is a difficult time for you and can't even imagine. We know that he is in a good place and now with your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Much love to you all.

ada parcell

January 24, 2010

Kristie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Shorty coming into "Shop Smart", to see Rhetta and always having a smile or laugh for sll. He will be sorely missed.
Love & Prayers,
Greg & Ada Parcell

Kelly Bennett

January 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 24, 2010

Christy & The entire Neal Family,
Sometimes along the way of life we get lost for words. It's not necessary for me to tell you how shocked I was to hear about your Dad. I know how you are feeling at this very moment and the way you will feel in the days to come, as my Dad passed away just as suddenly as Jack did. I pray to God that HE will place HIS loving arms around all of you now and in the days ahead. Sometimes in situations such as this, we may feel like saying, "Why God Why?" But He has a time and place for each and everyone of us. Allow God to give you that inner peace and help you to get through the griefing days.

My Deepest Sympathy,Love, and Prayers are with you.

Barbara S. Meredith & Family

Rick & Sandy Pruett

January 24, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Donna Scott

January 24, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know you will miss him very much.

Cindy Ferguson-DeVaux

January 24, 2010

Jackie was a sweetheart and will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him. But take comfort in knowing he is in a far better place than we are.
your in my prayers

January 23, 2010

Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God comfort and hold you in his arms.

Jimmy & Carolyn Oxley
Princeton WV

Kelly Meadows

January 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. I saw Shorty everyday as I took my son to school, he would always speak to the both of us and then he usually saed he would see me in a few minutes because we both ended up at Burger King. He was a very kind man and will be missed!

Dale and Brenda Smith

January 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Danny and Bonita Meadows

January 23, 2010

Our prayers for comfort and peace during your time of grief are with you.
May you find peace and comfort in the arms of God during this difficult time.

January 23, 2010

It is with great sadness to learn of Jackie's passing. He will be missed greatly at Narrows Elem.Middle School as his "Good Morning" and "Have a Great Day" was always his way of greeting everyone when he entered and left the school when he brought his grand-children to school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Carolyn Smith

Lowell & Anna Mae Davis

January 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert & Anna Wheeler

January 22, 2010

It is with great sorrow at the passing of Jackie that we offer our heartfelt and sincerest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all at this time of great sadness here on earth but a wonderful time of celebration in Heaven as Jackie has gone ahead to await his friends and familhy. May God strengthen you and hold you in His arms.

tina tate

January 22, 2010

am sorry about shorty you are in my thoughts and prayers he is in a better place now

January 22, 2010

Dear Neal family, it was with saddness that I noticed the passing of Jackie. I knew him as I was growing up in Narrows, May
God surround you all with lover and mercy.
Cecil C. Blankenship Jr

Cecil Blankenship

January 22, 2010

Dear Neal family, it was with saddness that I noticed the passing of Jackie. I knew him as I was growing up in Narrows, May
God surround you all with lover and mercy.
Cecil C. Blankenship Jr

Renee McDaniel

January 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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