John Wilson Neal, Jr.

John Wilson Neal, Jr., 86, of Heath Springs, passed away, Tuesday morning, October 13, 2020, at his home. Born in Heath Springs, he was a son of the late John Wilson Neal, Sr. and Lucille Gardner Neal. He was a faithful member of Oakhurst Baptist Church. Mr. Neal served as a deacon and also church Sunday School Director for 52 years at the church. He retired from DuPont after 38 years of service.

Surviving are his daughter, Sandra Elaine Hughes of Myrtle Beach; 3 sons, John Douglas Neal and his wife, Pam, Roger Gregg Neal and his wife, Jessica and Philip Wayne Neal and his wife, Tia all of Heath Springs; 6 grandchildren, Anna, Ashlee, Sean, Lindsey, Brandon and Chandler; 7 great grandchildren, Michael, Abbie Grace, Jake, Henry, Lucas, Lily and David Wilson and a sister, Margaret Mackey of Heath Springs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margie Faulkenberry Neal, a sister, Jo Lynn Barrett and grandson, Blaine Tarlton.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, October 15, in Oakhurst Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. John Rogers and Mr. Mike Owens will officiate. Burial will follow in the cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside in the cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Neal may be made to Oakhurst Baptist Church, 394 Barrett Road, Heath Springs, S.C. 29058.