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Fred Neal Obituary

NEAL Fred E. Neal, 73, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2012 at his residence. He was formerly employed with the U.S. Postal Service, Post Master, and Columbus City Schools as a bus driver. He was preceded in death by his parents Evandy and Gladys (Neal) Jackson, step-father Franklin Jackson, brother Roger Neal, sister Patricia Suber. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Thelma Neal; sons, Fred L. (Mozella) Neal and David (Deborah) Neal; sisters, Margaret Poindexter and Sylvia (Michael) Murray; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special friends, Justus Barnett, Chester Roy, and James Grant; and a host of family and friends. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 12 Noon at Mt. Period Baptist Church, 462 Kimball Place, Columbus, OH. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Elder Rodney Phipps, Pastor of New Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church officiating. Entombment Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL 867 S. JAMES RD. Friends may sign condolences at www.garymemorialchapel.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 5 to May 6, 2012.

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ELDER: M T Moore 11

April 29, 2022

A GOOD NEIGHBOR, I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIS CHILDREN FRED AND DAVID.

The Harris

May 9, 2012

To Ms Thelma, Freddy, David and family, We were sadden to here of the passing of Mr. Neal. We have been gone from Carpenter St for several years but we are still neighbors. Our prayers are with you. We all know Mr. Neal is in a better place.
Be strong in the Lord.
Eatoy Janice and Marcus Harris

May 8, 2012

sister Pointdexter just got back in town and found out about your brother Fred. So sorry you and your family have my prayers. God bless you all.Rod sends his prayers also. Love you...Sister Diane Chatman Alvarez..Columbus OHIO..

Jean Epps

May 8, 2012

Thelma, May it help to know that others share in your sorrow. God cares and so do I. God bless you at this time, and in the days ahead. Jean Epps

Elder Magellan T Moore Ii

May 8, 2012

To Sister Thelma, brothers Fred and David may you have the peace that only comes from Christ as you know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal, weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. We shall rejoice again when all of Gods children get togather .....

Brandi Woods

May 7, 2012

God bless the family!!!

Malcom C. Briley II and The Word Outreach Evangelistic Ministries

May 7, 2012

Thelma Neal and family, Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be troubled,but believe in Him,something speacial is prepared and waiting for us who believe,so even now keep believing.

Darryl Dunn

May 6, 2012

I was sadden to hear of the passing of Cousin Fred, my prayers are with the rest of the Family that God would comfort them and give them peace !

Lakeya Williams

May 6, 2012

I love and truly miss u paw paw. If I could go back In time,I'd tell you that you were THE BEST and I love u every time the opportunity arose. The world lost a GREAT MAN but the Lord welcomed his greatest Angel to this day.

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