Lonnie E. Neal

Lonnie E. Neal, 55, passed away Sunday June 25, 2006 at the home of his son Chris and Stephanie Neal, Bidwell, Ohio. He was born April 6, 1951 in Gallia County to Robert L. and Clara F. Walters Neal, who survive and reside in North Fort Myers, Florida.

In addition to his son and daughter-in-law, he is survived by his wife, Wanda L. (Hill) Neal, whom he married June 12, 1969; two special grandchildren, Brycen and Jaden Neal, Bidwell; sister, Delores Wooldridge (Keith) Bunger, Orlando, Florida; brothers: Roger (Cheryl) Neal, Fort Myers, Florida; Danny K. (Glenna) Neal, Jackson, Ohio and Robert Neal, Ft. Myers, Florida; Paternal grandmother, Sylvia Neal, Fort Myers; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews in Ohio and Florida.

Lonnie attended grade school at Bidwell-Porter Elementary School and graduated from North Gallia High School. He owned and operated several businesses including "Poor Boy Tires" in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia and was also a professional Auctioneer. He attended the Vinton Baptist Church.

He will be missed by his wife, son and daughter-in-law, and his special grandchildren, his friends, especially those in his "Auction Family".

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday in the Vinton Baptist Church, 11818 SR 160, Vinton, Ohio with Rev. Marvin Sallee and Rev. Jerry L. Neal officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday 2:00-8:00 PM.