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McNEAL , James Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 24, 2008, James Earlrick McNeal, age 54; resident of Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service in J. HENRY STUHR WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2008 at two o'clock. Committal Services will be conducted in Hickory Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Westville, Florida. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel this Tuesday afternoon from five until seven o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Toys For Tots, 2517 Vector Ave., Charleston, SC 29406. Mr. McNeal was born February 27, 1953 in Panama City, Florida to James McNeal and Joyce Edwards McNeal. He was employed as a steel hauler truck driver and was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider and participated in motor cycle rallies for Toys For Tots. Surviving are his mother of Panama City, FL; two sons, James T. McNeal and Richard Andrew McNeal both of Charleston, SC.; a brother, Eddie McNeal of Oregon; and a grandson, Elijah James McNeal. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website, www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2008.

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James McNeal

December 18, 2013

Still missing you Dad, Elijah's getting a go kart for christmas and alyssa is geeting a barbie jeep. wishing you were here for christmas. I love and miss you just as much as when it first happened

James McNeal

January 21, 2009

Dad I still miss you so much, not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You will never be forgotten Elijah still remebers you, when he sees pics of you around the house he says that's my poppa. Bonnie is pregnant and I just wish you were here so bad to see the baby. I'll miss you for the rest of my life.
But just remember...

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN...
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE WITH ME...

YOU LIVED TO RIDE AND RODE TO LIVE AND NOW YOU'RE FINALLY FREE...

YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR FAMILY, WE MISS YOU SO MUCH.....

YOU WILL NEVER REALIZE HOW MANY LIVES YOU TOUCHED....

AND EVEN THOUGH IT'S HARD, GOD NEVER MAKES MISTAKES....

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE SEEING BOTH OF YOU RIDING THROUGH THE PEARLY GATES.....

OVER STREETS OF GOLD, MOUNTAINS, AND HILLS WAY UP IN THE CLOUDS.....

SURROUNDED BY AMAZING GRACE, HOW SWEET THE SOUND


Your son,
James T. McNeal

Don Ashfield

March 31, 2008

Rick, you will be missed, my friend. Hope you find peace and happiness in the hereafter!

Les Edmonds

March 26, 2008

I am so sorry for your losses. I just found out today 03/25/08 about Ricky and five weeks ago about Jim. I am so sorry I missed the funerals. I would have been there for you guys. Ricky, Jim and I had a lot of great times together and that's what I will remember. Forever friends.

Wally & Sherry Peery

February 29, 2008

We are grateful to have had Ricky in our lives and will miss him always. To his family and friends, we are so sorry to hear about this great loss. We always enjoyed a wonderful ride and many great laughs and plenty of good groceries as Ricky always said. Ricky you are gone but not forgotten, you are now our angel who will watch over us and all your friends as they ride in the wind. We love you littleman and take care till we see you again. Love, Wally & Sherry

Barry Powell

February 27, 2008

Thanks for all the places you carried Patty and I to that were special to you.We were one of the lucky ones to have been able to have known and spent time with you.I will always remember the great times we had.Party till I get there and save me a seat.
Love you always. Your brother forever. Barry

Juile Graham

February 26, 2008

Your Father ment alot to me. And I will never forget him. And I will always miss him.

Janet, Reno & Cody Madden

February 26, 2008

Joyce, James and Richard,
I can't express in words how sorry I am for your loss, especially so soon after losing Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know Rick was doing exactly what he loved to do. I spoke with him last week when he was in FL with you, Joyce, and he was just cutting up and being his crazy self. I will miss him. Take care and keep in touch.

Dereda and Reggie Strickland

February 26, 2008

Joyce, I have no words, just tears and love, keep thinking I'll wake up, and find it all a dream. Seems to me the phone should ring, and Ricky telling to find you, and Jim.

His Sons Wedding 2007

February 26, 2008

Toy Run 2007

February 26, 2008

Ricky & His Son

February 26, 2008

Ricky & His Mom

February 26, 2008

Yolanda Major

February 26, 2008

James, Sorry to hear about your dad. Know my thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Ms. Major, Voc Rehab

Karen Hightower

February 26, 2008

GOD'S GARDEN (in part)

God looked around his garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best.He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you but you don't go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home.

Rick, it was great to spend some time with you just before you left, I know now and forever you knew that you were my friend and I cherish the kind words that you always had to say each time we met.

I will miss you.

DOC PGR

February 25, 2008

Lord,may all that I do be offered
to you.In union with you may my life touch eternity.so that your eternity might touch the life of the world and those I love.AMEN RIDE THE WIND BROTHER.

Woody

February 25, 2008

Ricky - You Will Always Be Missed And Not Forgotten.
We Had Some Great Road Trips.
Ride Free Brother !

debi nettles

February 25, 2008

You are my heart and sole,and will always be their. I love you.

Gary & Denise Black

February 25, 2008

James, Richard and Debbie. We are so sorry for your loss. May your faith give you the strength to get through this terrible loss. We love you and will see you soon.

angie fitt

February 25, 2008

I'am sorry to hear about your lost. I knew Ricky through his girlfriend, Debi. We are co workers and I have my memories of the times we all laughed together and have also been there for each other. I know what you are going through for I just lost my 94 year old grandma on February 4,2007. We all have our memories and we also must rememeber Rick is now in a better place and he watching over all of us. I and the employees of BP Express whom all knew Ricky will keep you in your payers. Ricky you will be missed and we will see you again one day. Rest in Peace

Jennifer Gosnell

February 25, 2008

It saddens me to hear the news about the accident. He will be missed by all his friends.

Audrey Mincer

February 25, 2008

Have no Fear of your final resting place, for the wind still blows and the sun is still upon your face Rick,a man .that road hard and a heart of gold.You will still be riding beside us as we get old .Your final resting place .I will look you up under a shady tree and you"ll have that Hobo smile upon your face.I will miss you Ricky

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