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John Neal Obituary
John L. Neal III, 73, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving friends and family at home.
He was born on Friday, March 1, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of John Neal II and Emily (Hong) Neal. John Graduated from Yorktown High School and lived in the Muncie area his whole life. He loved hunting, fishing, and all outdoor activities. John retired from the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 661 in July of 2012.
John L. will be sadly missed by his wife of fifty-four years, Sarah Neal; five children, John L. (wife, Andi) Neal IV, Chad W. Neal, Kesu (husband, Tommy) McGhee, Hollie (husband, Tony) Reed, and LaDeanna Neal; two special daughters, Cindy (husband, David) Young, and Suzie Koons; twelve grandchildren, Brandon, Mahayla, Page, Lilly, Chad, Liam, John Thomas, Kesu, Jordan, Jacob, Jackie, and Michael; eleven great-grandchildren, Kadence, Peyton, Kesu, Kennadee, Brandon, Kyndyll, Koden, Evelina, Harrison, Olive, and Macie; siblings, Keith Mansfield, Julie Reese, Randy Mansfield, Lisa Neff, Patricia McGaha, and Ruth Ann Neal; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jack, Eugene, and Brad Neal; and one sister, Diana Dualaney.
Services for John L. will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019, in Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana, 47304. Entombment will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park.
Family and friends may call on Monday, November 25, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.
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Terry Orrick
November 25, 2019
To the Neal family,
So sorry to hear about John's passing.
My sincere condolences.
Holly
November 23, 2019
John L was a great man, good heart and blessed with a wonderful family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you.
Rhonda Daugherty
November 23, 2019
I am so very sorry to hear of John L's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with each and every one of you. May god give you strength and guidance during this difficult time.
❤
Susie Koons
November 22, 2019
I just seen this. I'm sorry for your lost sarah.
Wendy White
November 22, 2019
I am keeping you all in my thoughts as you grieve the loss of John L. I'm very sorry for your loss. Wendy (Brown)
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