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John Neal Obituary

Dr. John William Neal IV LAURINBURG - Dr. John William Neal IV died Saturday, January 04, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born September 17, 1926 in Monroe, NC, the son of Horace Moore Neal and Annie Houston Neal. He grew up in Raleigh, and attended NC State University, where he studied aeronautical engineering before joining the Army Air Corps in World War II. After the war, he graduated from Wake Forest University. He then attended Duke University School Of Medicine and did his residency at Tampa General Hospital. He practiced General Medicine in Gibson, NC for 56 years, his last day of work having been December 7, 2013. Dr. Neal is survived by wife of 67 years, Nancy; his children, John Neal (Lynn), Paul Neal(Becky) , Kemp Neal (Donna), and Ninna DelGuercio, all of Southern Pines, NC, Frazier Neal (Kurt) of Johns Island, SC, Christopher Neal of Gibson, NC, Robert Neal of Hamlet, NC, and Philip Neal of Indian Trail, NC; thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; He is mourned by many close friends and scores of patients whose lives he touched throughout his many years of practice. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Richard Boles Funeral Services Chapel with burial following in Gibson Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made in Dr. Neal's memory to the Boys Homes of North Carolina, P.O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450-0127 or The Salvation Army. Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Neal

32 Entries

John & Sharon Adair

February 3, 2014

We were so sorry to hear about Dr.Neal,he was a wonderful doctor and a very caring person. We had complete trust in him and he was the most kind and entertaining person we have ever known. You will be sorely missed, Doc, we loved you so much and will always remember you.

Brenda Jones

January 12, 2014

He was one of "The Greatest Generation" and will be missed by so many. Our community will never be the same. I loved to hear his stories and learned so much from them. I feel very fortunate that he was a dear friend to my family and am so grateful to have had him in our lives. He lives on in our hearts and our memories.

Peggy Springs

January 9, 2014

My family and I loved and admired Dr. Neal. He was a very intelligent man that loved sharing his knowledge with others every chance he got. His big heart was given to all who knew him. His love and compassion for people made him the great doctor and friend that he was. To the family we offer our sincere condolences. To my dear cousin, Iris, I love you and I am here for you in this time of deep sorrow and heartache.

Susan Balcer

January 9, 2014

To the Neal family, I offer my sincere condolences. Dr. Neal delivered me in 1960 and was my family doctor until I moved away from the area in 1989. Dr. Paul Neal remains my dentist and he and Becky are very dear to me and my husband. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I will never forget your Dad. Love ya.

jimmy barber

January 9, 2014

doc neal was a good man.

Mary Jo Jones Gregory

January 8, 2014

Dr. Neal was so much more than a physician....he was a hero to many of us. As my sister has always said, he did not go into medicine to become rich. He became a doctor because he wanted to help people...AND help people he did. My family and I are blessed to have had the opportunity and honor of knowing him, loving him, and learning from him. I willmiss all your stories from your days at "State College". Thank you, Doc!!!! We will truly miss you! We will miss visiting you and Peewee! This world will not be the same without you! We Love You!

Virginia (Ginny McDonald) Tadrzynski

January 8, 2014

Like many others, I knew of Dr. Neal only by reputation, but I did know his daughter, Frazier. She is good, kind and loving individual and I know that was learned at her parents knees. I believe, having heard all the good Dr. Neal did, he was met in heaven with 'well done, good and faithful servant'.

Carolyn O'Brien

January 8, 2014

Ninna, my sincere condolences to you and your family. "He done good," as we say here in the South. What a wonderful life he led. Give your mom a hug, and yourself as well. Take care.

Connie Chavis

January 8, 2014

Philip, I was sorry to hear that your dad passed. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Paula Boone

January 8, 2014

To the Neal family, I did not know your dad but always heard what a great doctor he was and he helped regardless if you could pay or not. The world lost a good man. Nancy, I am sorry. I think of you often.

Dave Allen

January 7, 2014

Thank you, Dr. Neal, for your service to our country and to our community.

January 7, 2014

Neal Family,
I am sorry for your lose. I grew up in Gibson and Dr. Neal was my doctor for many years. He was a great man and my Mama and Daddy (Ava and Charles Williams) will miss him greatly. I hope the family is doing well during this time.

Sandy Williams

Ronnie & Janet Greene

January 7, 2014

Paul & Becky our prayers are with you and your family.

Ronnie & Janet Greene

January 7, 2014

Paul & Becky our prayers are with you and your family .

Mike and Lynne Cox

January 7, 2014

Praying for you and your family Bo.

reese steen

January 7, 2014

Paul Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family

reese & lynn steen

Monika Teal

January 7, 2014

I knew Dr Neal almost my entire life. His generosity, gentle spirit and kind nature impressed me as a child and continues to impress me to this day. My brothers and I played with his children, and these friendships continue to this day. I deeply admired him as a child and as an adult. He has a place in my memories and in my child heart as a man who had integrity and seemed to truly care about others. As a physician, he was a rare breed. As a father and a family man, he and "Miz Nancy" raised an impressive family. My condolences and love goes to each member of the family. Thank you, Dr Neal, for setting an example of how to be as a gracious human, and for the gifts you gave each of us in Gibson. A bit of color has left the town with your passing.

Terry Howell

January 7, 2014

i am very sorry to hear about your dad i have just found out about it. If it wasn't for you dad i would not be hear today he saved my life when i was given only 48 hours to live at nine years old. He will definetly be missed. The Howell family sends it condolences.

Dannie S McInnis

January 7, 2014

So sorry to hear about Dr. Neal. My mother loved him and he gave me some very good advice when Richard and I lost our first child. He told me to go ahead and have another one and not to wait as the stats were with us that the condition would not happen again. Will never forget that he took the time out of his busy schedule to tell me this.

Kathy B. Leach

January 7, 2014

John, you and I worked together many years ago and I just read about your father. My condolences to you and your family on his death. It is always difficult, but I pray that your memories will sustain you. God bless.

Harold Pearson

January 6, 2014

Just found out about your father's death. My early memories of Dr. Neal was his desk being covered with an airplane that he was building to fly for you kids and the kids around Gibson. A brilliant mind,a great Doctor who was blessed with a kid's spirit. Am sure he be missed by all who knew him.

Dana Edwards Boone

January 6, 2014

Kemp, I just heard about your father and want you to know I am sorry for the loss you and your family are experiencing.

Rev. William K. (Bill) Quick

January 6, 2014

Dr Neal was born in 1926, seven years before I was born. I attended Gibson schools from the 5th. - 12th. grades graduating in 1950. Dr. E.A. Livingston delivered me & he and Dr. Jim Pate were my physicians in Gibson. Dr. Neal came the sane year I graduated from college in 1954 & I never lived again in Scotland County, but kept in touch with my famiky in Scotland & Richmond Counties. Dr. Neal became the physician to my grandmother, Alma Gibson Quick as well as to other family members. Persons who spoke to me about Dr. NEAL had nothing but high praise for him as a diagnostician and caregiver.

Scotland & adjacent counties were fortunate to find in him a caring physician. In 2010-11, I was fortunate to be asked to re-open the Gibson United Methodist Church which had unfortunately closed the year before. I recall the many persons who spoke glowingly of the contining medical attention Dr. Neal gave his patients, even at his advanced age. What a tribute indeed!

He has been laid to rest at Pinecrest Cementary in Gibson, among many of folk who preceded him to their eternal reward. GOD BLESS HIS MEMORY. Thank you for service to all who were your patients. To You & TO THE GREAT PHYSICIAN, I give thanks!

Kim Manus

January 6, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you all.

Casey Holm

January 6, 2014

I did not know you, but I have heard alot about you. May you rest in paradise.

Laurin Gibson-Jackson

January 6, 2014

Your Dad was such a wonderful person. His friendship with our parents and then as I grew up his friendship with me as an adult was priceless. An amazing clinician -- compassionate, caring, funny and brilliant. There will never be another like Dr. Neal! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I'm sure he and my dad, Dr. Gibson, are sitting together somewhere in heaven fishing and catching up.

Tina Manning Harris

January 6, 2014

My condolences to you and your family. Your dad was a much loved and well respected man.

Vera Ransom

January 5, 2014

Your father was a very great man and as a doctor he was very caring and always had the rare ability to show his patients what a generous man he was with his time. Your Dad was the best doctor I have ever had and I have never found another doctor who had as much compassion or could make his patient's feel as comfortable as he did. He will be greatly missed and I will keep his family in my prayers.

January 5, 2014

Dr. Neal just found out about your Dad. So sorry to hear. You and your family are in my thoughts. Claudia "Sis" Thomas

Statha Gilliam-Osborne

January 5, 2014

What an awesome man your father was! May God be with you as you cherish the memories of you father.

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