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Gerald was born August 17, 1936, in Wakefield, Ohio, the son of the late Forest Bernard Neal, and Minnie Mae (Neal) Neal. On April 18, 1954, he was united in marriage to Etta Rea (Bailey) Neal, who survives.
He is also survived by three children, Rodney Neal, Mark (Katrina) Neal, and Gerald (Kim) Neal; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; a brother, Bernard (Jill) Neal; and a brother-in-law, Russell Conley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Janet Conley; and a daughter-in-law, Carol Neal.
Gerald was a retired employee of Anheuser-Bush, Columbus, Ohio. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2025, at Howe Wheeler Boyer Funeral Home, Piketon, Ohio with Pastor Lowell King officiating. Burial will follow at Bailey Chapel Cemetery, Piketon, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the beginning of the service on Friday at the funeral home in Piketon.
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