JACKSON, Tenn. – James Ralph Neal, 77, of Jackson, Tenn., died Monday, May 17, 2021, at his home. Born April 14, 1944, in South Carrollton. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Bandy Brothers. Mr. Neal always put family first. He loved his family, especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a talented woodworker, building tables, chairs, and cribs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Harriet Neal, Sr.; brother David Lee Neal; sisters Sue Mae Cunningham, Connie Neal, Dorothy Neal, and Barbara Neal.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jennifer Neal (Micheal) of Owensboro and Jessica Neal of Jackson, Tenn.; grandchildren Devon, Angel, Jarede, Jacob, Alexis, Jonah, Jada, and Jordyn; great-grandchildren Dean and Aurora; brothers Matt Neal, Harry Neal, and Tony (Melissa) Neal; sisters Reba (Gary) Oldham, Mary Jo (Danny) Lynch, and Roberta Lynn Zemo; former spouse Cindy Leachman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Mike Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to James Neal Memorial Fund, c/o Tucker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Central City, KY 42330. Capacity and mask guidelines will comply with current state health and public safety directives. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
