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Donald Neal

1960 - 2014

Donald Neal obituary, 1960-2014, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1960

DIED

2014

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Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home - Jacksonville

11801 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Donald Neal Obituary

NEAL Donald Neal, 54, passed away on May 15, 2014. Don was born in Jacksonville, FL, January 22, 1960 and moved to Como, CO in 1997 but moved back to Jacksonville in 2007. He had plans to move back to CO, but didn t get a chance to make it. Don enjoyed life, hunting, camping and fishing, watching Gator football, and NASCAR racing, Carl Edwards was his favorite driver. Playing guitar was his life and he loved skiing. Don is survived by son, Briant Neal; grandson, James; mother, Anita Neal Hornsby; father, Terrell Neal (Justine); sister, Sheila; brothers, Dennis (Kara), Paul (Kelly); nieces, Elizabeth, Ashley; nephews, Jesse, Brinson; great nephew, Skilyer. A Celebration of Don s Life will be held from 3-6pm on Tuesday, May 20, in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. The family requests casual attire in honor of Don. As Don always said, A bad day fishin was better than a good day at work! Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223 www.hgmandarin.com (904)288-0025 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 18, 2014.

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Dawn Colburn

July 22, 2017

You have been in thoughts after all these years and I have been trying to find you and I look you up today to find this ): you were a great man and friend and I miss the sound of that ol guitar. I wish you could have met my son, yall would have been best buds. You are truly missed. I wish I could have found you sooner lots of love!!!

R.I.P. Donny you are forever in my heart

Vermel Hartley Ruth

June 9, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Donny's passing. We went to school together from elementary through high school and he was just a nice guy. To all of his family my heart felt prayers are with you all. May God grant him ever lasting peace.

May 20, 2014

For my brother. I will miss you dearly. You have been my best friend thru our lives. The last few months have been hell watching you hurt. I know you are not hurting any more. You are with Mema and Bepa. For you and them made sure I knew this. It was funny how ya'll show me that. I am greatful to know for a fact that you are okay now. Have fun in heaven and I will see you when it is my time. I will have to kick your butt for making me the oldest now. You always had to have it your way. LOL. Love you for ever....Sis

Sharon Kimball

May 20, 2014

Terrell and family,I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will give you
comfort and strength in the days ahead.

May 19, 2014

Sheila we are so sorry for you and your faimlys loss.

Shirley Hartley Copeland

May 18, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by God who is the hearer of prayer (Psalms 65:2).

May 18, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Anita and the Neal family. May Donny's memory bring you peace and solace at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that Donny is no longer in pain and is in total contentment. May the blessings of your dear Lord be with you.
Joe Gurule

May 18, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Anita and the Neal family. May Donny's memory bring you peace and solace at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that Donny is no longer in pain and is in total contentment. May the blessings of your dear Lord be with you.

May 18, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your loss. During this time of great sadness, I hope that the family find comfort from James 4:8. It says, "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you." Along with family and friends, may you'll also look to God for comfort.

Lawrence and Donna Teston

May 18, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Allan/Kim Ortagus

May 16, 2014

Peace be with you Donnie. Condolences to the Neal Family!

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