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Submitted: 9/12/24 • Approved: 9/12/24 • Last Updated: 9/15/24 • R1542274-G1542274-S3
James Larry
US Navy
World War II
December 5, 1924 - March 22, 2011
Pauline
Sept 8, 1927 - July 6, 2017
Marriage Date 19 Aug 1946 Pope, AR
Section: Lawn Crypts
*Obituary
Pauline "Polly" Neal, age 89, slipped peacefully from this earth on July 6, 2017.
She was a resident of Fox Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Bryant until her death and was a member of Bryant First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Neal; her son, Jimmy Ray Neal; two brothers; and a sister.
She is survived by her three daughters, Pat (Rodney) Hallsell of Hot Springs Village, Debby (Gary) Curtis of Hot Springs Village, and Teresa (Ross) Barron of Maumelle; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Harris and Betty Eiden; and 13 nieces and nephews.
The graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Pinecrest Memorial Park at Alexander with Dwight (Skip) Shanley officiating and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Fox Ridge Assisted Living, Kindred Hospice, and Dr. Greg Johnston for their loving care of our sweet, precious Mama.
*Obituary
James "Jimmy" Neal, precious husband, Daddy and "Pop Pop", age 86, of Benton, formerly of Russellville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant. He was born December 5, 1924 in Russellville, to Homer Grady and Mary Ola Wilson Neal.
He truly embodied the character of Christ: gentle, loving, humble, strong, and forgiving. He was a man of honesty and integrity, a hard worker, and a man whose greatest joy was his family. He was a member of the Benton/Bryant Cumberland Presbyterian Fellowship. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, where he served on the submarine, The USS Tigrone, and was an employee of Colonial Baking Company for 38 years. He had a beautiful bass voice and enjoyed calling square dances for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jimmy Ray Neal; and a sister, Deanie Butler.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Polly Neal; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Rodney Hallsell of Lewisville, Texas, Debby and Gary Curtis of Hot Springs Village, and Teresa and Ross Barron of Maumelle; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The graveside service and burial will be at 2 P.M. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Pine Crest Memorial Park in Alexander, officiated by Bro. Dwight "Skip" Shanley. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
In appreciation for the loving care by the staff and volunteers, the family requests memorials be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 23157 Interstate 30, Bryant, AR 72202.
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