James Kenneth Neal

James Kenneth Neal obituary

James Kenneth Neal

James Neal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMinnville Funeral Home - McMinnville on Sep. 22, 2025.

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James Kenneth Neal of Doyle, TN left this earth on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his home in White County. He was born on August 20, 1960 to James and Christine Neal. He was 65 years old.

He is preceded in death by his dad, James Anderson Neal.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Neal and two sons, Michael Neal and wife Amanda, and Jeff Neal and wife Hillary. Kenneth leaves behind two granddaughters, Rylee Luna and Claudia Neal. He is also survived by his mother, Christine Neal and one sister, Margaret Teeple and husband Dana. He is survived by many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 24, from 12:00 until 3:00 at Doyle Church of Christ 5190 McMinnville Hwy Doyle, TN. The funeral will follow at 3:00 at the church with Doug Goff and Bob Scoggins officiating. Interment will follow at Jericho Cemetery in Quebeck.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Jericho Cemetery P.O. Box 218 Doyle, TN 38559 or Happy Haven Homes, Inc. 2311 Wakefield Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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