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Cecil Neal Obituary
A visitation will be held in his honor from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 21, at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment in St. Charles mausoleum. Military honors will be held at 10 a.m. by the United Veterans League.
Cecil is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Rachel V. Darcey Neal; son, Johnny Neal; daughter, Sandy Neal; mother, Marjorie Boquet Neal; brothers, Carlton "Red" and wife, Norma Jane Neal, Wendell and wife, Sandra Neal, and Lawrence Jr. and wife, Stephanie; sisters, Irene and husband, Robert Henry Sr., and Julia and husband, Raymond Ledet; and grandchildren, Christian and Emma Diano.
Cecil was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence V. Neal Sr.; brothers, Arthur and Allen Neal; sister, Elsie Valure; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Julie Rodrigue Neal; and maternal parents, Joseph and Flora Boquet.
Cecil was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His two grandchildren were the apples of his eyes. Cecil was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt and cook – a true Cajun at heart. He enjoyed his campground affectionally named "Cecil's Island" and considered his tenants to be family. He was a man of integrity and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Cecil served in the army in Vung Tau, Vietnam from 1969-1970. After serving his country he returned home to begin his career in the marine transportation industry. He worked for LeBeouf Towing for 46 years beginning in 1972, as captain aboard the Creole Dawn. He moved to shoreside in 1975, and was vice president of operations at the time of his passing. His knowledge and experience in the boat business were key to LeBeouf's operations, customers and fellow employees. The industry has lost a friend.
Fair tides, calm seas and Godspeed to Cecil Neal.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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September 24, 2018
With my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
American Legion Post 272- Montegut, La.
September 20, 2018
May you Rest In Peace, from your comrades in arms.
Perry Landeche
September 19, 2018
Rachel I am so sorry to hear about your loss
Cecil was really a good friend to me his loss will be missed by everyone ...will have you and the family in my prayers.
September 19, 2018
To Mr C. And Family, it was an honor to get to know you he will be for ever remembered and missed. Especially for teaching our family how to live on the land as he would say. He taught us how to catch shrimp from he's barge and pick all that came through the net he had so much pride in watching my girls, he loved teaching them and knowing that his legacy would go on. The fact is there aren't many people like him he was as old fashioned as they came, he taught me how to can food and cook his famous crawfish etouffee along with many other things. He was an outstanding man and patience for almost everything. Thanks Mr. C for all you are and all you have taught my family. Although you will be misssed forever don't worry my friend you will never be forgotten only missed the world won't be the same without you and neither will our lives. Rest In Peace until we meet again.
Love Always,
Craig, Kelly, Addison and Kayleigh Jaccuzzo
Kathy Naquin
September 19, 2018
Rachel I'm so sorry to hear about Cecil my prayers go out for You,Johnny,Sandy and your grandkids
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