of Maumelle, AR
May 7, 1946 - January 5, 2020
Jerry Wayne Neal, 73, of Maumelle, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2020. He was born May 7, 1946 in the Arkansas Delta town of Clarendon. Jerry was the third son to James and Oma Neal.
Jerry was a devout Christian, brother, husband, uncle, father, and grandfather. Jerry was also respected and loved by many friends. He was a proud United States Marine and a successful business owner.
Jerry enjoyed playing slow pitch softball, golf and coaching basketball and baseball. As a coach, he helped shape the lives of many young men in the state of Arkansas.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents James and Oma Neal, brothers James Harold Neal, Donald Ray Neal, and Gary Settlemyers. He is survived by his loving wife, Billie (Freddie) Neal; children Jason Neal (Allison), Krista Neal Murray (Morgan), John Neal (Lauren); brother, Larry Neal; and grandchildren, Elin Neal and John Isaac Neal.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, with services following at 12 noon.
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30 Condolence(s)
Cheryl Kinsey
Saturday, January 11, 2020
So Sorry for your loss. Jason and Krista, i really hated hearing about that. Jason, thank you for letting me know. Prayers for all your family. Love you guys. I am here if you need me.
Rosemary Bridges Anderson
Friday, January 10, 2020
Freddie and Family--may your faith bring you peace during this difficult time. My mom (Elvia Bridges) enjoyed knowing you both. I got to know Jerry through the Senior Center. I always enjoyed chatting with him. He will be missed.
Becky Burris Harrington
Friday, January 10, 2020
Billie Fred and family,
Thinking of you and your family. Hugs and prayers for you all.
Bruce Thompson
Friday, January 10, 2020
Freddie and family, sorry to hear about Jerry. You all have been a big part of my life, from softball to working for you. Jerry was a great friend and will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Bruce Thompson
Don Curdie
Friday, January 10, 2020
I played baseball with Jerry on 555 Tire and Service in 1963 at Lamar Porter field. He was a great infielder and fine teammate. A genuine nice guy !! RIP Jerry
Don Curdie
DONALD MCDONALD
Friday, January 10, 2020
My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family in this very difficult time.
Linda Franklin
Friday, January 10, 2020
Randy and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Brenda Thomas
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Diana Hopper
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Freddie, Thinking of you and the family during this time. Jerry was one of a kind. Such a fine man and you always brought out the best in him! We are glad Jerry suffers no more and is with his Lord, where he is certainly making his presence known! May Jesus, family, and lots of friends give you comfort in your loss.
Larry L. Egger
Thursday, January 9, 2020
I knew Jerry from the senior citizens center playing bean bag baseball. We could always count on him to score to help us win our game or to keep us in the game. I have the flu so I will be there in sprit.
Glen Griffin
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Dear Freddie, John, and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you know this is a loss felt deeply by so many. Jerry meant so much to our family as he did to so many others. We are better people for having the fortune to have known him. Heaven finally has a decent ball coach!
Glen Griffin and family
Dianne Burnett
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Freddie I am so sad to hear about Jerry. He was a great friend and we love you both. Butch had a stroke New Years Day and is in Baptist Rehab. I’m so sorry we won’t be able to attend Jerry’s service.
Harriet Eason Bynum
Thursday, January 9, 2020
What a wonderful friend and a wonderful Christian ! Freddie, I am so saddened I’m just learning of this but will be in touch. May you and the boys feel God’s presence! I will miss Jerry greatly!
Harriet
Jean Orr and family
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless each of you.
Debbie (Aaron) Stacks
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss Billy Fred, praying for your family
Lisa and Greg Neal
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Aunt Freddie, we just want you to know how much Greg and I so wish we could have been with you during this hard time.We are so Blessed To have all The Precious Memories We Have With Uncle Jerry and Family ðŸ™ðŸ’–Uncle Jerry was one of a Kind ,He was Full of Love,Laughter, Wisdom,and His Funny Humor 💖He always welcomed us with Unconditional love and opened y'alls Home to Our Rowdy Bunch Anytime.He loved The Lord and His Freddie âœï¸ðŸ’žðŸŒ¹I know Uncle Jerry also Loved His kiddos (Jason,Krista,and John) and also His Precious 2 Grandbabies 💖All of you made Uncle Jerry so Proud, He was always Bragging on all of you when we was around 💖Uncle Jerry was a Precious Man in Our Eye's and We will Hold Every Memory We have very close to our Hearts 💗🌹Uncle Jerry ,God call's His Special Angel's Home First ,He Must Have Needed A Very " Special Angel" 😇 You Are Walking The Streets of Gold with Jesus, I will See You again One Day âœï¸ðŸŒ¹We Love You and Will Miss you💖🌹âœï¸ Aunt Freddie Jason ,Krista, and John May each of you lean on Your Strong Faith in Jesus and let His Loving Arms Comfort Each of you during this Time, We love each of you and you are all in our Prayers ðŸ™ðŸ’–🌹âœï¸
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Linda Locke
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Jerry was a Blessing to anyone he met and I am glad to be His “Auntâ€. Jerry and BillF has always been a very Special part of My Family. Jerry will be missed But He is Strolling over Heaven with Jesus !!!!!
Holly Davis
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry. My heart is broken for all the family. I loved and enjoyed Jerry's personality and company very much. He was very open and loving to me and I appreciated his acceptance and love. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you - he will be greatly missed. I love you Freddie
Rose Burroughs
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Jerry was a great friend. He always greeted me with a smile and called each morning to say hello and what’s for lunch. He will be greatly missed by many friends at the senior wellness center. RIP Jerry all is well
Carla Goldman (Lilly)
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Are prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy Winter
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
I’m so sorry about Jerry! Lord you got a very special person in heaven with you now! Jerry, you will be missed by many, many people. Until we meet again in heaven! Love you Freddie and family.
Sandy Winter
Herb Walters
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
My prayers are with Jerry, Freddie, and family. May God bless all of you with peace.
Brenda Faulkner
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. We have so many good memories of our softball and baseball years and all of those many fun times at Highland Valley.
Troy and Caroline Biggs
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
We were both sad to hear of Jerry's passing. We considered he and Freddie as friends. He could tell some great stories and when I retired from Fleet his greatest wish was for grandchildren. He would tell me how lucky I was to have three and I know his grandchildren bought him great joy. Love and prayers to the family.
Caroline and Troy
Tal Davis
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Kerri Watson
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Freddie,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Many prayers
Kerri Watson
Theresa Neal
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
David and I are so very sorry for your loss. We are sending blessings your way.
Eddie Passini
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Freddie--my deepest condolences to you and John, Jason, and Krista. The memories of all the good times I shared with Jerry are priceless. I hope he cherished our friendship as much as I did. Jerry was one of a kind. Many will miss him, but never forget the person he was to all of us. Eddie
Johnnie D Neal
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
We were very close when we were kids. Lost that closeness when we moved to Oregon
Allen and Shirley Hendricks
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Freddie and family, prayers and love to you all. The picture you chose for Jerry's obituary truly captures him as a precious "gentle giant".... tall, handsome and oh so sweet. He will be missed by us and many others.