Visitation
Saturday April 12, 2025
11:00 AM – 12 Noon
Bear Creek #1 Baptist Church
Service
Saturday April 12, 2025
12 Noon
Bear Creek #1 Baptist Church
Burial
Bear Creek City Cemetery
Bear Creek, AL
Funeral service for Arthur Drennon Veal, at the age of 87, of Guin, Alabama, formerly of Bear Creek, Alabama, will be 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Bear Creek No. 1 Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Crumpton officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service. Interment will be in Bear Creek City Cemetery, Bear Creek.
Mr. Veal, who died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at home passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. He was born August 7, 1937,in Haleyville, Alabama to Travis and Vernell Veal. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers Buddy and Kirby Veal, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Oscar and Pauline Roden. He served as the former mayor and city councilman of Bear Creek, dedicating his life to the betterment of his community. Drennon was a devoted husband to his amazing wife, Libby Veal, and a proud father to his son, Scott Drennon Veal, and daughter-in-law, Lisa Veal. He cherished his grandchildren, Hunter Veal (Hanna) and Allie Veal, as well as his great-grandchild, Stetson Scott Veal.
A man of deep faith, Drennon loved singing gospel music and was a member of the quartet known as The Builders. He was a committed Christian and served as a Deacon and song director at Bear Creek No. 1 Baptist Church, where his faith inspired many. Drennon retired from Reynolds Aluminum after a distinguished career, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Drennon will be remembered for his kindness, his love for family, and his unwavering commitment to his community and faith. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Pallbearers will be: Hunter Veal, Wayne Rushing, Jack Fleming, Stirley Adrian, Jake Coleman, Alex Lindley, Dexter Bonner, and Jake Bonner.
