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John Ruff “J.R.” Neal Jr.

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Birth	:	6 Feb 1928 Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Death	:	24 Sep 2010 Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate	:	29.6382275, -82.2782440
Plot	:	C - 180 - 3&4
Inscription	:	TOGETHER FOREVER HAPPILY MARRIED 53 YEARS
Description	:	J.R. Neal, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, September 24, 2010. J.R. was a lifelong resident of Gainesville, born on February 6, 1928. He served in the United States Navy from 1947 - 1950 as a Seaman Second Class, on the U.S.S. Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier. He then went on to work for the University of Florida as an electrician and retired in 1991 with 41 years of service. J.R. was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and moved his letter to Parkview Baptist Church in 1964. He was also a member of... Read More	J.R. Neal, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, September 24, 2010. J.R. was a lifelong resident of Gainesville, born on February 6, 1928. He served in the United States Navy from 1947 - 1950 as a Seaman Second Class, on the U.S.S. Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier. He then went on to work for the University of Florida as an electrician and retired in 1991 with 41 years of service. J.R. was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and moved his letter to Parkview Baptist Church in 1964. He was also a member of the Gainesville Masonic Lodge #41 as well as a member of the Morocco Shriners Temple in Jacksonville, FL. J.R. enjoyed spending time with his family, NASCAR and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. "Chick" and Nellie Neal, his sisters Charlotte A. Neal, Earnesteen N. Carrell, Alice L. Langill and brother Dalton M. Neal. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Winnie L. Neal and three children - Tammy Neal and her husband Joey Lott, Jan Randall Neal and his wife Amy and Linda Neal. He is also survived by three grandchildren - Jennifer Leeanne Rogers (23), Julia Ray Neal (17) and Austin Lane Neal (10). The family will receive friends on Monday, September 27, 2010 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at the Milam Funeral Home Chapel located at 311 S Main Street, Gainesville. Services will directly follow at 3:00 pm in the Chapel with a committal service at Forest Meadows East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606 or Parkview Baptist Church 3403 NW 13th St. Gainesville, Florida 32609. Arrangements are entrusted to the Milam Funeral & Cremation Services (352) 376-5361. Published in Gainesville Sun from September 26 to September 27, 2010

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Where is John Ruff “J.R.” Neal Jr.'s memorial?
John Ruff “J.R.” Neal Jr.'s memorial is located at: Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA.
When did John Ruff “J.R.” Neal Jr. death?
John Ruff “J.R.” Neal Jr. death on 24 Sep 2010 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Latitude: 29.6382275
Longitude: -82.2782440

Family Members:

Parent

John Ruff “Chick” Neal

(1899 - 1980)

Nellie Mae Malphurs Neal

(1903 - 1985)

Siblings

Earnesteen “Ernie” Neal Carrell

(1923 - 1992)

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