Photo courtesy of Lathan Funeral Home - Grove Hill
Grove Hill, Alabama
Jul 28, 1938 – Sep 9, 2017 (Age 79)
Ralph Dewey Neal, Jr. M.D., age 79, a long-time resident of Grove Hill, Alabama, passed away at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born in Grove Hill on July 9, 1938 and was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Dewey Neal, Sr. M.D. and Pearl Kirkland Neal....
Read MoreDr.Neal will be missed. He performed my first surgery and I would like to say thank you for everything you did for me. God bless his family and know that he was and will always be a great man to a lot of peoples...
Mary House
September 14, 2017 | Jackson, AL
Praying for each of you and sending you our love and condolences! May God give you strength, peace, and comfort during this time and always. Dr. Neal was an amazing man, gifted physician, and true picture of someone with a servant's heart for God. He will be greatly missed by all!
Andrea Pointer
September 13, 2017 | Fairhope, AL
My doctor for 17 years. He not only cared for his patients but cared about us. He was interested in not only the ailment we came in with but what might be ailing us. He was patient and willing to answer any questions in an understandable fashion. The very best doctor I ever had and recognized by specialists he referred me to as the overall smartest doctor they knew. It breaks my heart that I won't see Dr. Neal again. I have his whole family in my prayers. Our community has suffered a...
Shirley Johnson
September 12, 2017 | Grove Hill, AL
Dr. Neal was my beloved doctor for many years, and he delivered my only baby (he was turkey hunting and barely made it to the hospital). My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family as you grieve. May our Lord hold you in His arms of comfort during this time and in the future.
Pat Etheredge
September 12, 2017 | Leroy, AL
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. With deepest sympathy.
Chad Sheffield
September 11, 2017 | Wetumpka, AL | Friend
A wonder, compassionate man. RIP Dr. Neal.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jerry N Bryant
September 11, 2017 | Spanish Fort, AL | Friend
Dr. Neal was a awesome doctor for us for many years. You will be missed very much. RIP doctor your work is done.
Robert Goodman
September 11, 2017 | Dickinson, AL
Praying for the Neal family at this time. We share in your loss. Dr. Neal was a great doctor, surgeon and teacher. He loved showing us ways to do things. We loved learning from him. He will forever be missed by us all too at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. May all your wonderful memories of the times you have shared, comfort you all.
Martha Davis
September 10, 2017 | Coffeeville, AL
"Thank you" are 2 words that many of us have told Dr. Neal often! A wonderful man, physician, and teacher! I feel I learned so much during my 4 years at GHMH and he made it so interesting! Love and prayers for all the family!
Debby Jackson
September 10, 2017 | Leroy, AL