Benton, IL — Paul Alexander Neal, age 71, of Benton, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Alan Newman officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Paul was born on August 13, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Dwight “Pug” Neal and Helen (Patrick) Neal. He married the former Beverley Mabry on December 6, 1968 and she survives.
Paul was an over-the-road truck driver, and a member of the First Christian Church–Disciples of Christ in Benton.
He enjoyed drinking coffee with his friends. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson Trey.
Paul always said, “My kids and grand kids were my biggest accomplishment in life.”
Paul is survived by his wife of 47 years, Beverley Neal of Benton; two children: Bryan Neal and wife Stephanie of Benton, Aimee Neal of Benton; three grandchildren, Jade Neal, Dalton Neal, and Trey Keelin all of Benton; a sister-in-law Karen Foutch, whom he considered more to be like a sister, and her husband Rick of Du Quoin; a niece Shelley Webb, whom he considered more to be like a daughter, and her husband Dave of Ewing; several other nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by a sister: Sandra Evans and family of West Frankfort; and a daughter: Angie Rich and family also of West Frankfort.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law: Wilma Mabry; and two brothers-in-law: Buddy and Billy Mabry.
Paul requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Paul, visit www.lpfuneral home.com
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