Harold Neal died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at his daughter's residence in Loranger. He was a 80, a native of Loranger and a resident of Amite.

Religious services were held at Cooper's Chapel United Methodist Church, followed by interment in Briar Patch Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth C. Neal, Amite; two daughters, Patricia N. Watson, Loranger and Kathy N. Smith and her husband, Wendell, Loranger; one son, Keith Neal and his wife, Theresa, Loranger; two step-daughters, Beth Henry, Amite, Tommie Sue White and her husband, Jerry, Centreville, MS; one step-son, David Carroll, Amite; one sister, Eunice N. Goodrich, Loranger; one brother, John Neal, Loranger, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Neal, daughter Delores Neal; brothers Castle, Simpson, Robert, William, Frank and Daniel Neal; sisters Fines, Benedict, Ollie Lewis Pearlie Coleman, Lucy Cutrer, Frances Anthony and Evy Anthony; mother, Inez L. Neal; father, Danny Neal.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the North Oaks Hospice Team, all family, friends and church members who loved and support us during our time of need.