Emory Richard Neal Jr.

Emory Richard Neal Jr. obituary

Emory Richard Neal Jr.

Emory Neal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home - Paris on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Emory Richard Neal, Jr. was born August 13, 1938 in High, Texas to parents, Emory, Sr. and Jesse Neal. He passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving wife of 42 years by his side on November 25, 2025.

Emory spent his working life on the road. He drove over a million miles for Earth Grains with no accidents, but his biggest accomplishment was raising 8 children.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Neal; son, Jeff and wife, Kathy Neal and their sons, Jared and Matt Neal; daughter, Linda Hammond and her children, Kristen, Makala, Leisha and Ben Pierce; son, Randell Neal and his daughter, Erica Neal and son, Scott Neal; son, Richard Neal and wife, Markita and their children, Chance and Christian Neal and daughter, Layc Webster; son, Timothy Upchurch and wife, Larissa and their children, Cody Upchurch and Logan Stockton; son, Trever Upchurch and wife, Autumn and their children, Blake and Blair Upchurch; daughter, Brandi Raley and husband, Charlie and their children, Cutter Raley, Gavin Cutshall, Laney May and Chloe Raley; son, Jeff Pascall and his children, as well as numerous great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 28th at 1:00 PM at Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom, Texas.

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