John Neal Obituary
RANDLEMAN — John Wayne Neal, 66, of 102 Weaver St., died Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
Mr. Neal was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He was employed by Klopman Mills and Galey and Lord for over 40 years and was currently employed with the Randolph County Schools. Also, he had served on the board of the Randleman Library for many years. Wayne is preceded in death by his father, Clint Neal and sister, Maxine Pugh.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years: Phyllis Dixon Neal; daughter: Wendy Mahaney and her husband, Jimmy of Grand Rapids, MI.; daughter: Jennifer McClure and her husband, Paul of Climax, N.C.; beloved grandchildren: Tyler, Trevor, Katie, and Lauren; mother: Sara Joyce Oliver; brother: Ricky Neal and his wife, Berta; brother: Randy Neal and his wife, Luann, all of Asheboro.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 25, 2009 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, N.C. and other times at the home.
The funeral will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 9696 US 220 Bus. North, Randleman, with Rev. Rex Pollard officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to Randleman Public Library, 122 Commerce Square, Randleman, N.C. 27317 or to: Friendship Baptist Church, 9696 US 220 Bus. North, Randleman, N.C. 27317.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com>
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Linda Reece Dunstan
September 25, 2009
Dear Phyllis and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all the way from Florida. May you feel comfort from all those around you at this sad time.
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September 24, 2009
Phyllis, Wendy, and Jennifer, I will keep your family in my prayers as you face the days ahead. May you find comfort in knowing that others care.
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September 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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