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Robert Neal Obituary
He was born on Sunday, April 8, 1951, in Bristol Virginia to the late Robert Lee Neal and Betty Lou Jones Neal. He was a 1969 graduate of Tennessee High School and graduated in 1973 from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He was a member and past president of Delta Upsilon and a member of the President's Club for the past 30 years. Larry was a certified public accountant and began practicing in 1974 with Hillman and Kelly, later Hillman and Neal (1973 – 2000) and Dent K. Burke Associates P.C. (2000 – present). He was a member of Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting Fraternity and of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he served as president in 1979. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bristol Tennessee, life member of Bristol Jaycees and Virginia Jaycees (secretary/treasurer, 1982) and the U.S. Jaycees International Senate. He helped found the Virginia Jaycees Corps of Virginia Gentlemen and was instrumental in the establishment of the Bristol Special Olympics.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela Rust Neal; his children, Abigail Leigh Neal and Russell Lawrence Neal, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters, Barbara Leigh Neal of Johnson City, Tenn., Susan Melinda Neal and life partner Teri Atkins of Louisville, Colo., and Janet Elizabeth Neal of Knoxville; stepmother, Nancy Thomas Neal of Bristol Virginia; stepbrother, Dr. John Thomas and wife Lisa of Maryville, Tenn.; and a stepsister, Jan Thomas Burris and husband Randy of Salisbury, N.C.
The memorial service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2009, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe-D Dowlingsoka officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Belew, Betsy Feathers, Phil Hamilton, Pat Hickie, Larry Kirksey, Dr. Vince Tiller, Dr. Doug Weberling, partners and staff of Dent K. Burke Associates P.C., Tennessee High Class of 1969, members of Bristol Jaycees and members of Delta Upsilon.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial donations to Holston United Methodist Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, TN 37744; or to a favorite charity. Condolences and memories may be sent to and viewed at www.oakley-cook.com.
Mr. Neal and his family are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Miranda Horne
March 24, 2009
Mrs. Neal, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just read about it online. I think of you often and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love,
Miranda (Cross) Horne
Nancy Alexander
March 16, 2009
Pam, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Dillman
March 6, 2009
I am deeply saddened by Larry's death. I knew him from Bristol Nursing Home where I was Director of Nursing for 20 years. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you close. Bless you.
Nancy Simmons
March 5, 2009
Dear Pam and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your dear husband, Larry. Millie told me today. I didn't know that he had been ill these last few weeks and I can only imagine how difficult this has been for you. I am praying for you all, that God will give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. With love and sympathy, Nancy Simmons
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Mary Shepard
March 5, 2009
Pam & family: It has been too many years. I am so sorry to read about Larry. He was a good man. May each of you find comfort in the memories you share. God bless you.
Mary D. Klutz Shepard
Rita Scher
March 5, 2009
Pam - I was so sad to hear about Larry. Please know that Murray & I have you in our thoughts. Rita
Lori Blevins
March 4, 2009
Pam and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Robert! I pray that the Lord just hold you ever so close in his loving arms and give you all peace, strength and great comfort!
Love,
Lori Barnett Blevins
Angela Leonard
March 4, 2009
Pam, Abby & Rusty,
I hope you will find comfort in the special gift of the memories of the time you shared with Larry. He was a good man with a truly gracious soul and we will all miss our dear friend.
Love and prayers,
Linda Brittle
March 4, 2009
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Sara Davis
March 4, 2009
Pam, Please know you have been in our prayers and continue to be. Always remember the good and fun times in your lives together. Remember that God is always at your side, you are not alone. Don't hesitate to call if you need us.
Jan Hagy
March 4, 2009
Pam, Abby, Rusty,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such good memories of watching Larry in the back yard playing with his children. May God comfort you at this time.
Nancy Kennedy Blacklock (Class 67)
March 4, 2009
Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Larry from our high school days. God grant you peace as you go through this valley. HE will sustain you.
Shannon & Bo Love
March 4, 2009
We are with you in prayer. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. Bo and I have been thinking of you since we heard of his illness around Christmas. If there's anything we can do to help don't hesitate to call.
Mack Thomas
March 4, 2009
I am so saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I will always remember him at Western Little League baseball. He was a fine & honerable man and I am sure he will be missed by all that knew him.
Bob Gose
March 4, 2009
Many good memories of Larry remain. I am thankful I could call him a friend. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian & Julia Davis
March 4, 2009
Pam,
Brian and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Tammy Goodson
March 4, 2009
Pam,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you dearly!
Bob Goodson, Tammy Goodson, Bobby Goodson, Kayla Goodson
Ann Shufflebarger
March 3, 2009
Dear Pam, Abby, Rusty, and all the rest of the clan,
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry I can not be there with you tomorrow but will be thinking of you all. Hold on to those good memories and treasure them always.
With love,
Lisa & John Thomas
March 3, 2009
Pam, Abby, Rusty, Leigh,Susan, and Janet,
You know that we are thinking of you and sending you all of our love.
Lisa and John
Amber Vaughn
March 3, 2009
Your family is in my prayers
jerry rector
March 3, 2009
My God Bless You and be with you.I went to school and played football with him.I am also the Bristol Santa .
Bobby Meadows
March 3, 2009
Pam, Abby & Rusty
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that your sweet memories will begin to fill the void that you feel during these very difficult times.
Feel free to call on me if I can assist you in any way.
Vicki Grove-Kells
March 3, 2009
Leigh and family,
Please except my deepest sympathy to all of you and know that your in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Amy Mellinger
March 3, 2009
Pam, Abby, & Rusty,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Tolley Mellinger
March 3, 2009
Leigh,
May the Lord hold you and your family in His Comfort and Love, in the loss of your brother Larry.
Blessings,
Patti Hawks
THS class of '70
Jackie Thurston
March 3, 2009
Janet and family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
God bless,
Jackie
Tina Pridemore Witcher
March 3, 2009
Pam, Abby and Rusty,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. We will continue to keep each of you in our prayers.
With love,
Phyllis,Jim,Jamie,Kevin,Kristin Kirksey
March 3, 2009
Pam and family,
God just keeps adding to his "Big Orange" cheering section. We have no doubt that our "Papaw Kirksey" is having big laughs as Larry fills him in on all the latest going on in Orange Country. But while he is being welcomed with open arms by all his friends and family there, be assured Larry will be sorely missed by all he has left behind. You are in our every thought and prayers. . The Jim Kirksey Family
Don and Billie Ashley
March 2, 2009
Pam,
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Muller
March 2, 2009
Pam,
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that you all have had this loss. Lean on God and His arms will hold you close.
Love,
Becky Muller
Krista Poulton
March 2, 2009
Pam, Abby, & Rusty,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you can find peace in knowing that everyone is keeping you in their thoughts & prayers.
Lisa Phillips
March 2, 2009
Pam, Rusty, & Abby,
We were shocked to hear about Larry's passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let us know.
Randy, Lisa, & Cory Phillips
Michelle Arnold
March 2, 2009
Pam,Abby,Rusty
Our family just wanted to let you know how very sorry we are to hear of Larry's passing. Everytime I ever saw him he was always talking about his family and how very proud he was of all of you. We will always remember how much fun we had when we were at those out of town swim meets when the kids were younger. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our Love,
Jim, Michelle, Alicia, and Tessa Arnold
Patsy Huff
March 2, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family. I have been in your shoes, so I can truly sympathize with you. Just remember the good times with Larry and he will always be alive in your heart. Trust in God and he will be with you each day as you adjust to your loss. I am here for you if you need me at any time.
Lea Williams
March 2, 2009
Pam, Rusty, and Abby~
I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all! I am so sorry about your loss! Larry will be dearly missed!!!! I love you all!!!
Amy Cooper Pickney
March 2, 2009
Thoughts and prayers from the entire Cooper family. Larry always livened up the neighborhood... he will be missed.
MISSY WILSON
March 2, 2009
Janet,
I read the Bristol paper online from time to time (when I can get my computer to work) and was sad to read that you had lost your brother. I lost my oldest Brother three years ago and it's hard I know. Please keep your memories with you and know that you are in my prayers along with the rest of the family. May God Bless you all.
Missy (Smith) Wilson
Loretta Canter
March 2, 2009
Dear Mrs. Neal & Family;
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Neal passing. He was a very kind and caring man. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and be with you.
Karen Cross
March 2, 2009
Pam - Please know that I am praying for you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Clay Austin
March 2, 2009
The best thing about taxes is that it took me to see Larry. He was a wonderful person who loved his family and friends. Your family will be in my prayers.
Lacy Wallace
March 2, 2009
Janet - I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Susan Hampton
March 2, 2009
Pam, my heartfelt prayers are going up for you and your family. May God surround you with His love, peace, comfort, and strength.
Paul Hodge
March 2, 2009
My deepest sympathies are with your family at this time. God bless you all.
Brenda Whitsell
March 2, 2009
Janet, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother. May God grant you and yours peace and comfort at this time. Blessings always, Brenda Whitsell
Sharon White
March 2, 2009
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Pam, and that I love you.
Sharon White
March 2, 2009
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Pam.
Jack and Janice Lee
March 2, 2009
Pam, Abbi and Rusty,
Please know that all of you are in our prayers. May God hug each of you tight and give you peace and comfort.
Judith Blankenship
March 2, 2009
Pam,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband....I didn't know of his grave condition.
I will let Jason and Josh know of your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.
Love to you and yours,
Judith Blankenship
Jan Black
March 2, 2009
We have all missed you greatly. You know who your friends are, let us know if you need anything. Thinking of you.
Jan
Doug and Tammy Jones
March 2, 2009
Pam and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Shivar
March 2, 2009
Pam, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Matt Lane
March 2, 2009
Rusty & Family,
We are sorry for your loss. If you need anything, let us know.
Kim Lane & Matt Lane
Sherry McVay (Johnson)
March 2, 2009
I'm very sorry for your loss. I was in Jaycees with Larry for several years. Plus, he did my family's taxes. He was a great guy and talked about his family always whom he loved very much. He will be greatly missed. You will be in our prayers.
Cindy Alvis
March 2, 2009
Pam,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you, Abby and Rusty.
Love,
Randy, Cindy, Aaron, Gypsy and Jacob Alvis
Kristin Kirksey
March 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jan Huffman
March 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Henson
March 2, 2009
Dear Pam
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if I can do anything at all.
May God bless you and your children.
Sincerely,
Linda Henson
Suzanne Senter
March 2, 2009
Dear Mrs. Neal and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr Neal's passing. My mother Mildred Swift was his client and she loved him dearly. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you.
Annette Harris
March 2, 2009
My heart is breaking and my thoughts and prayers are of you and your family that you'll receive the comfort and strength during this struggle.
Betsy Turnbull
March 2, 2009
Pam,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings,
Debra Poulton
March 2, 2009
We were so surprised to hear of Larry's passing. Please know that all of you are in our prayers.
Kimberly Clear
March 2, 2009
Mrs. Neal,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Clear
Ashley Odum
March 2, 2009
Pam-
Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers. We love you so much!
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