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Howard MacFadden
March 30, 2020
Oh, my! Nine years late, I just saw the obituary. Sad to hear of the loss of a great friend, Physician and patriotic American. Our sympathy is offered most sincerely to Rogers family. I was a CRNA at old Johnston Memorial when Roger arrived as our first ENT Doctor. Great man.
Karen Hawkins
March 9, 2011
Mom (Reeble Hayes) and I just heard of Dr. Neal's passing when she was contacted Monday concerning her next appointment. We are both saddened and will miss his kindness. Love and prayers for the family. God Bless.
Leslie Bresnock
February 21, 2011
Dr. Neal was my throat doctor and also through my tenor as a pharmaceutical rep I saw him depending on my products. He was a wonderful man who cared about his patients. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and special friends. God Bless You.
Jenny Lewis
February 16, 2011
Dr. Neal was my ear doctor for several years. He was always kind, truly caring and wanted to help all he could. He was an honorable doctor and friend who will be truly missed. I just saw him a week before he passed, and he was so full of life. This is a real shock and has brought much grief. My heart goes out to his family, I cannot imagine your loss and grief. Our prayers are with you daily.
God be with you and may He bring you peace and comfort in your hearts.
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Peggy Taylor
February 11, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Neal's passing.. He was my doctor and I taught you children. He and Linda were always supportive. My heart aches for all of you. I hope your good memories will help in the difficult days ahead. God bless you. You have lost a great father and husband and the community has lost a great man.
William Garrison
February 11, 2011
Dr. Neal will truly be missed in this area and prayers are with his friends and family.
Margaret Horne
February 11, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Dr Neal. He was my ENT doctor in the four years i lived in Abingdon. Very good doctor and good with his patients. Blessing To All
Feeding America SWVA Staff
February 11, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
February 10, 2011
I just found out about Roger's passing. I was his first year medical school room-mate and one of his groomsmen. Even though I practiced in Bristol since 1977, Roger and I were rarely able to get together due to busy medical practices and family. He was a kind and understanding friend, and a wonderful doctor. I mourn his death and offer condolences to his family. John Byers, M.D.
Angela Greear
February 10, 2011
So sad to hear of Dr. Neal's passing. He was my ENT for several years and just a FANTASTIC doctor and super man. He will be missed.
Ron Duncan
February 10, 2011
So sorry to hear about Roger.He was a good friend and a fine man.He will be missed.
Anne-Lewis (Spicer) Vowell
February 9, 2011
Cynthia and family, I was so sad to hear that your Dad passed away. It was so much fun going to your house to play when we were little... bobbing for apples at Halloween and riding your space trolley. Your parents always made everyone feel so welcome in their home. When I got older, he was my doctor for many years and always seemed to be laughing and smiling and making everyone he came in contact with smile too. He will be greatly missed by many. We love you!
Margie Bowling
February 9, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Barbara Butt Cornett
February 9, 2011
Roger was my classmate both at Abingdon High and Emory and Henry College. In addition, he was my allergy physician. Such a fine man and kind, compassionate person will be greatly missed. My sympathies to his family, friends, and co-workers.
Kristie Montgomery
February 9, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Dr. Neal's passing. He was my allergist for many years, and I really thought a lot of him. He sat and talked with me about college and my future goals and plans after my appointment one day. He
was so encouraging and supportive. He told me to make sure I kept in touch, to let him know where life led me after college. I so appreciated him for that. He will definitely be missed.
Julie Dunn McVey
February 9, 2011
Linda,
I was shocked and saddened when I read of Dr. Neal's passing. My parents, Ellis and Winona Dunn enjoyed your friendship, so very much, many years ago.
I graduated from high school and college with Roger's sister, Debbie, and have such fond memories of the family. May God give you strength and comfort during this very difficult time.
Mary Pearce-Hinchey
February 9, 2011
Dr. Neal was so supportive of me as an Audiologist. I always looked up to him, and will miss the invaluable advise he gave me through the years. I will be thinking of his children and family during this time of loss. May our Lord soften their pain.
February 9, 2011
On behalf of the Sequoyah Council Boy Scouts of America, I wish to express our sadness on the passing of Dr. Neal. He influenced many young people over the years through his work in Scouting. I appreciate the personal kindness he showed me along the way. He will be missed.
--Doug Mitchell
Assistant Scout Executive
Sequoyah Council, BSA
Heather Hogston
February 9, 2011
Jeffery, I was so sorry to have heard about your father's passing. My Dad thought a lot of him. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
February 8, 2011
Dr. Neal's daughter Cynthia was a classmate of mine, she always spoke so highly of him, and I am sorry for your family's sudden loss. Thinking of you Cynthia!
Carrie Arquitt
sharon kayian
February 8, 2011
Dr. Neal,
You will be missed not only as a boss but as a friend. I had the pleasure to work for you during my short stay in Virginia. I will always remember your witty personality that I had the pleasure of being around. You will be missed, and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family, and good friend Jenny.
Sharon Kayian
Joyce Wise Dodd
February 8, 2011
My mother and I were so sad to hear about Dr. Neal's untimely passing. He was a model for a 21st century doctor. He superseded any expectation one might have for being medically treated with competence and kindness.
Dr. Neal's staff also is a model for what patients ought to expect and receive. Times changed but Dr. Neal and his office personnel never forgot what they were in the office to achieve.
Good rest his soul and sympathy abundant to his wife Linda and the entire family.
With much love, Inez and Joyce
February 8, 2011
So sorry about Dr. Neal, I used to take my mom there all the time. You were always so sweet and kind to her Thank you , You will be missed Geraldine Gobble Holloway
February 8, 2011
For Family: Roger has been a friend and physician to us for many years. We are saddened to learn of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob & Betty Eades
Evalyn Baron
February 8, 2011
Dr.Neal was always so kind and so very generous to all Barter Theatre staff and actors. He was like an angel to us all, making performances happen when there threatened to e none, due to sore throats, and other ailments. Ma he rest in peace. Our love to Jenny as well.
February 8, 2011
Dr.Neal has been my Dr. and true friend for 30 years. He was more than a Dr. he was a honorable man. He was so proud of his family talked of family frequently at my visits. You were blessed to have him in your family as I was blessed to have him as my friend. My prayers are with you.
Martha Hamm
Judy Martin
February 8, 2011
I was shocked & so sad to read of Dr. Neal's passing. I was his patient & he was a caring, compassionate & trustworthy doctor. He healed my ear condition everytime & he knew how to ease any fear you had of the problem. That is a gift. He will be missed by his patients more than you will ever realize. I feel blessed to have known him. My sincere sympathy to the family & friends.
Sincerely,
Judy Martin
Chilhowie, VA
Larry and Carolyn Bales
February 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
February 8, 2011
cynthia and family,
i was saddened to hear of Dr. Neal's passing and it is my sincerest hope that you will find peace & comfort in your faith and the love of those that you hold dear to your heart. thinking of you fondly and with heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
as ever,
jody stiltner
Rebecca Keen
February 8, 2011
Words of sorrow cannot express my sympathy to the family as well as his extended family at the office. He was an honorary member of our family for over 25 years and will be missed tremendously. Our loss is Heaven's gain and we will look forward to seeing Dr. Neal on the other side.
Rebecca & Matthew Keen and Miranda Keen Hutton
Catherine Sandefur
February 8, 2011
A bright light was taken from our community but his memory will long glow in the hearts of his family and patients.
God bless all that feels his loss.
February 8, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Neal, I know he will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. He was a wonderful doctor and cared so much for his patients. He was so good to me when Pat was sick and I will never forget that. Please let me know if I can do anything to help, I would be proud to be there for the family and especially for Pat. Love, Kim Neal
Catherine Meade
February 8, 2011
So sorry to hear of Dr. Neal's passing! He was my Dr. for about 9 years. He was always so kind and sweet and wanted to help in anyway he could! I'm sure he is up in heaven looking down on us all!!
Patty Ward
February 8, 2011
To the family of Dr. Neal,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Dr. Neal was my Dr.and friend for a time
that was too short.God Bless You All.
Rhett/Charlotte Sutherland
February 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of sorrow.
Roy&Ann Gobble
February 8, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Rosie Lewis
February 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 8, 2011
To the Family of Dr. Neal, I offer my sincere condolences at the passing of a man of dedication, service and courage.
James Vicars
Jerry Stroup
February 8, 2011
To my classmate,doctor,friend,my heart is sad and happy at the same time. Sad because I will miss your true friendship and happy to have known you for many years. Margaret and I pray that each one will find peace and love for each other during this sad time. God bless,Love Jerry and Margaret Stroup.
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