BEDFORD — William Wayne Neal, 53, Bedford, formerly of Mitchell, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born September 28, 1956, in Lawrence County, he was the son of William Floyd and Mae Esther (Ryan) Neal.
He had been employed as Director of Community Service at Hoosier Uplands, worked at Ford, and Indiana University Building Services. He was a Lawrence County deputy reserve and a licensed EMT. William was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Mitchell Kiwanis Club. He graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School in 1975.
Surviving: sons,
William Wayne Neal II, Bedford
Brandan Courtnay Edward Neal, Bloomington
sisters,
Sandy McFarland and husband, Jim, Bedford
Rebecca L. Douglas and husband, Charles, Bedford
grandchildren,
Treyton Courtnay Neal, Cameron Robert Neal, and Madalyn Grace Neal
former wife,
Pamela (Redding) Neal, Bedford
several aunts and uncles
several nieces and nephews
His parents and infant son, Blake Emmanual DePaul Neal, preceded him in death.
Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 29, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mitchell with Father Rick Eldred officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.