Byford D. Neal's Obituary
Byford D. Neal, 65, of Grantsburg, formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Paducah, KY.
Byford was born January 23, 1942, in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Byford and Rita Threlkeld Neal. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who retired from Firestone in 2000. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church and a member of the V.F.W. and United Steel Workers of America Local #713. Byford married Corinne J. Oldham November 10, 1995 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife, Corinne of Grantsburg; son, Michael Neal of Indianapolis, IN; daughter, Sheila Patrick Drum of Decatur; grandchildren: Mallory, Brianna, Kristina, and Aaron; step children: Shannon Cross, Lesely Mendenall, Lisa Mendenall, and Richard Mendenall all of Decatur; step grandchildren: Sierra, Madison, Joshuah, Emily, Anniyah, Trevion, and Arriyonna.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Neal; and brother, Larry Neal.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10:00 am Saturday, June 2, 2007, in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorial gifts may be made to: Macon County Honor Guard.
The family of Byford D. Neal is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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