of Greenbrier, AR
September 26, 1940 - December 27, 2022
Robert Van Neal, 82, of Greenbrier, Arkansas passed away December 27, 2022, peacefully at home. He was born on September 26, 1940 in Higden, Arkansas to the late James Perry and Dorothy Dyer (Van Nada) Neal.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two children, Terry Joe Neal, Barbara Gail Neal and his first wife, Billie Sue (Ivie) Neal.
Van was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was the most kind and gentle man you would ever meet. Van and Mrs. Dean enjoyed traveling the west and other adventures. He loved to read books, especially Louie L'Amour. Van had other hobbies like word search puzzles and was an avid history buff, a passion which he passed on to his grandson. He loved his family and his church family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rebecca "Dean" (Vickery) Neal; children, Anna Moore and husband, Jack, Robbie Neal and wife, LeAnn; grandchildren, Robert Moore, Justin Moore, Kera Peck, T.J. Neal, Robert Neal, Josh Neal, Casey Owens, A.J. Neal, Tony Neal; several great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Melinda Powell, Jeanette Higgs, Tim Branch and extended family and friends.
Visitation services are 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Morganton Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas.
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17 Condolence(s)
Melissa Heather- Lovett
Friday, January 6, 2023
Always and forever loving my sweet Daddy Van. Missing you so very much already! Give Momma Sue, Barb, and Terri big hugs from me and tell them I'll be home soon enough.
Melissa (Tooter-Bell)
Dabort Lee Allen
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Prayers and thoughts to the family.
Rita Sanders
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Worked for Van at FMC/Snap On - he was a good and fair boss who knew all the jobs that were expected to be known by those he supervised.
Dan and Christy Payne
Saturday, December 31, 2022
We were so sorry to hear of Vans passing. We are praying for you today and the days to come. Van was a very kind hearted man who was loving. He will be greatly missed.
Don Pritchard
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Karen Pierce
Friday, December 30, 2022
Condolences to the family. Van was a good friend, a kind man and always cordial. Working with him was a pleasure. He will be missed.
Judi Cardin
Friday, December 30, 2022
I was so very sorry to hear that Van passed away. What a great guy and a pleasure to work with. Dean and family my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Carol Sullivan
Friday, December 30, 2022
Dean, I am so sorry about Van’s passing. I know you will miss him terribly but I am praying for the Lord to give you strength to get through the coming day.
Amanda Vandament
Friday, December 30, 2022
Dean, I am so sorry to hear about Van. He was such a sweet man. I'm gonna miss visiting with him at the flea market.
Sending prayers to you and your family.
Joe and Rose Freeman
Friday, December 30, 2022
Dean, so sorry for your loss.
Van was a character, full of fun!
Love and Prayers ðŸ™ðŸŒ¹
JAMES LINN
Friday, December 30, 2022
SORRY FOR THE LOSS HE WAS MY CLASSMATE THROUGH SCHOOL AND A GOOD FRIEND SEE YOU IN HEAVEN SOME DAY VAN YOUR FRIEND JAMES LINN
Raye Jean Linn
Friday, December 30, 2022
Anna, prayers for peace and comfort. Raye Jean Linn
Doyle M Kirkpatrick
Friday, December 30, 2022
Worked with Van at FMC/SNAP-ON for many years. He hired me at Fmc 44 years ago always was a nice guy and helpful. Sorry to hear of your loss
Prayers for the family
Rob Neal
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Delila & Danny
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Mr Van was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. Precious memories of His smile, his laughter and his no bake cookies :) will forever be in my heart!
Praying for God's comfort & strength for Dean and all family members.
Love & Hugs
From your Copper Penny Family.
Laura Linn
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Dean I am so saddened to hear of Van’s passing. He was such a sweet man. He will be missed!! Praying for peace and comfort during the following days. I understand what you are going through.
Elmer Thomas
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Sorry to hear of Van's passing. Another loss of classmates. Prayers for his family........