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Eric Neal Obituary
Mountain Home - Sgt. Eric Ray Neal, 45 of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born December 29, 1972 to Bobby and Cherie (Geisler) Neal in Bakersfield, California.
Sgt. Neal is a 1991 graduate of Cotter High School and started his law enforcement career in 2000. He worked in various areas of Law Enforcement including CID, K-9 handler and currently as Sergeant with the Baxter County Sheriff's office where he was well known and respected. Eric loved "Jeeping", riding four wheelers, auto mechanics, as well as having a love of music. He played the trumpet, piano and was so musical that he could pickup any instrument and play it within minutes. He loved his family more than anything and could always bring a smile to everyone's face with his witty personality.
Sgt. Eric Neal is survived by his parents, Bob and Cherie Neal of Mountain Home, his fiancée, Elisha Sharp of Mountain Home; sister, Mandee (Michael) Love of Quitman, Arkansas; three step sisters: Debra Esposti of Hobbs, New Mexico, Karen (Chuck) Sanger of Santa Clarita, California, and Lori (Carl) Wilcox of Bakersfield, California; and three brothers: Lance Neal of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Dustin (Cynthia) Neal of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Jamie Burket of Sacramento, California. Eric is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his half brother, Donnie Neal.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 12:00 - 9:00PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00PM, at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Ronnie Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens with the Baxter County Sheriff's Office in charge of honors.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome
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Mary Ellen Jones
January 31, 2018
Dear Lance,
So sorry for the passing of your brother. Many prayers for you, and your family. May you have courage and strength during this time.
May God Bless you all.
Mary Ellen Jones
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