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Donald Neal Obituary

Donald Neal ROCK HILL, SC - Dr. Donald Earl Neal, 80 of Rock Hill, went to heaven on Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was born in Rock Hill, SC on August 26, 1932 to W. Y. "Buck" and Neoma Neal. Don graduated from Rock Hill High School, Mars Hill College, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Doctorate of Ministry from Mid-Atlantic Bible College. He was married to Nelle Browne Neal on December 27, 1978. Dr. Neal served churches in SC, NC, and Virginia as Minister of Education, Music and Youth. He led youth group choirs at 3 different churches. The 375 member choir from Fayetteville, NC sang at Oktober Fest in Germany and for the Pope in Rome. The 125 member choir at Sylvia Circle Baptist Church in Rock Hill was called One Way Singers and sang in Washington DC at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies. Following singing on the steps of the Capital building Don was presented with a US flag that had flown over the Capitol. Don continued to serve his community following retirement from church work. He served as a Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol and as Chaplain with the York County Sheriff's Dept. He also helped to establish Red Path Church for the Catawba Indians. Don was also known as a cook. He got his cooking talent from his dad who owned and operated Buck's Grill. He served as the cook for several mission trips and Wednesday night suppers at church. He was most known for his chocolate pie and biscuits. In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his children: Carol Neal of Andrews, SC, Mark Neal (Greta) and Michael Neal (Angie) of Rock Hill, SC, and Morgan Neal Spitzer (Andy) of Camden, SC; his grandchildren: Ashley, Mikayla, Maggie, Makenzie, and Drew; and great-grandchild: Drayke. Don was a loving father, devoted husband, and compassionate friend who had a great sense of humor and would go out of his way to help others and let them know that God loved them. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Catawba Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Richardson, Rev. Bob Lindsay, Rev. Ralph Riley, and Chief Steve Silverheels officiating. Interment will follow in the Laurelwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday at the Catawba Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Catawba Baptist Church, 1450 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730, Red Path Christian Fellowship, 814 Teaberry Ln., Rock Hill, SC 29730, or Silverheels House of Nations, PO Box 1632,Wilmington, NC 28402. Online condolences may registered at basscares.com. Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangments. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 13 to May 14, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Neal

26 Entries

Teri Merritt Smith

May 22, 2013

I'll never forget the fun we all had singing with the group "One Way Singers," you were an awesome leader and I thank you for all the great memories... Thank you so much Mr. Don.

Nancy & steve Demby

May 15, 2013

Mike, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda (Wanser) Youngblood

May 15, 2013

Nelle, you are in our thoughts, praying for peace for you and your family.

Roddy & Arlette Johnson

May 15, 2013

Nelle and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

May 15, 2013

To Nelle and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God will strengthen and comfort you. He will give you his peace.

Callie W. McConnell

Chip Angel

May 15, 2013

Mark and family,
So sorry for your loss...

Jamey and Joannie Howington

May 14, 2013

Nelle

Jamey and I are very sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Butch Lamb

May 14, 2013

Nelle & Family, My prayers and sympathy for you and family during this trying time.
Love you,
Butch Lamb

Butch,Diane,Cris and Michael Bailey

May 14, 2013

Mark Greta and Maggie our prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. May the good Lord help the whole family get through.

Betty Gwin

May 14, 2013

To the entire family I am so very for the hurt you are experiencing but also rejoice that Don is pain free and singing with the angels! Gid bless you all!

Joe and Betty Gwin

Judy & Albert Ferrell

May 14, 2013

Nelle, My family is praying for you and your family. May God cover you with His arms with comfort.

Cheryl Thomas-Winn

May 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Neal family!! Such a great man.....I know he will be missed dearly!

May 14, 2013

Nelle, I am so sorry to learn of Don's passing. He was such a gentleman! He taught my son to swim in the 70's. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Peggy Casey

Jamie Tomlinson

May 14, 2013

Mark,
I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I read the obituary and it sounds like he was a wonderful man. May the Lord be with you and your family in this very difficult time.

May 14, 2013

Nelle and family,
So very sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Much love,
Stan Smith

Gene & Liz Marsh

May 14, 2013

Nelle & Kids, Thinking of you during this diffecult time.He was truly a devoted husband, father,& surely the same as a grandfather. The years spent in One Way was truly life experience never forgotten! We will keep the family in our prayers in the days ahead.

Glenda Locke

May 14, 2013

I remember Mr.Neal from Catawba ..... such a nice man , and so gifted. My thoughts are with you his family at this time , Iknow he has gone home.

Susan Little Gatlin

May 14, 2013

Hugs to you all in the Neal family. Don was the person who "lit the candle" that so many people saw and came to Jesus. He was key in my spiritual development as a young person in One Way Singers. I'm sitting here thinking about "Because He Lives", "Pass It On", "He is Alive", and countless others and I can see our director! He is praising God today!
Susan Little Gatlin

Danny Scruggs

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Neal,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love TLC

May 14, 2013

Dear Nelle and Family, My thoughts and prayers are going your way. May God bless you and yours. Tricia (Lamb Sullivan)

Joyce Hill Owens

May 14, 2013

my dear friend Nelle. I am so sorry for your loss. But I rejoice with you that Don is no longer burdened by his earthly body and has been made whole.. And that one day..... You will be with him again...You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers ..

The Small's

May 14, 2013

When we first heard of his home going...Joshua said, "Well we know where he is and he was a good man". Our love and prayers go to each of you and we look forward to seeing him again one day.

May 14, 2013

Mark, Greta, Maggie and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and the days ahead.

With prayers
Travis,Tammy, Alea & Justin McDaniel

Tammy Browne

May 14, 2013

You will be missed, Daddy Don. Love and prayers for all.

Sandy Steele Pursley

May 14, 2013

My prayers are with the Neal family. I remember Don fondly from my days as a One Way Singer. Don loved the Lord and music. He took a group of youth and taught us to lift our voices to the Lord and to make a joyful noise and to share the love of Christ through song. For that I will always be greatful.

May 14, 2013

My sincere condolences on your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time…Psalms 25:16,17

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