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Vernell "Lil Shag" Neal Jr.

1960 - 2017

Vernell "Lil Shag" Neal Jr. obituary, 1960-2017, Athens, GA

BORN

1960

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

1253 West Broad Street

Athens, Georgia

Vernell Neal Obituary

Vernell "Lil Shag" Neal, Jr., age 56, of Athens, GA, passed June 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 9, 2017 at East Friendship Baptist Church with interment at East Lawn Cemetery. Viewing, Thursday, 12-7 PM at the funeral home. Survivors include: his mother, Lucille Neal; daughter, Teija Walton; a longtime devoted friend, Anne Riddle; siblings, Lutricia Mitchell, Freda Neal, Brenda Neal and William Charles Neal; step-children, Keosha Harvey and Treemoneesha Harvey; 3 grandchildren; and niece of the home, Shawanda Garcia. Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Jun. 7, 2017.

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Renee Gantt

June 8, 2017

My prayers to the Neal family and ann family god be with you all and God bless you all you will be miss my east side friend

LaVonia Jackson

June 8, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

TiTonia Morris

June 8, 2017

Sending prayers to the Neal family....R.I.P. ' Neal ' U will b missed...rest on.....4 ever ❤

Regina Smith

June 7, 2017

To the Neal family I'm so sorry for you all loss. I will keep my East Broad Family in prayers.

Pamela Hall

June 7, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

VIRGINIA THRASHER

June 7, 2017

VIRGINIA THRASHER

Alice Daniels

June 7, 2017

Sending prayers to the entire Neal family. Hold on to Gods unchanging hands. Rest in paradise Lil Shag

Buck Sims

June 7, 2017

Man, this is hard, you are in a better place now with the Prince of Peace but, gone from here and not forgotten, you are Resting In Peace now, no more worries, no more illnesses and no more facing life, God makes no mistake you are at home now, I will see you soon,

Jackie Holloway

June 7, 2017

REST IN PARADISE MY FRIEND!You will be truly missed.

Tiamara Wynn

June 3, 2017

My sincere prayers are going out to the Neal, Mitchell and Craig Families! May God comfort and be everything you need at this time during your loss.

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