Ralph Foster Neal, 83, of Florence, passed away December 13, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a devoted member of the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed coaching softball for many years. He always had a smile on his face.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 12-2 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with David Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Neal was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Gloria Neal; parents, Elmer and Flora Neal; brothers, Grady, Doyle, and Wayne Neal; and sister, Elizabeth.
He is survived by his sons, Ralph Neal (Katherine), and John Neal (Cathy); daughters, Deidre McLaughlin (Jimmy), and Jackie Hale (Ricky); grandchildren, Shaye, Lacey, Shannon, Shane, Meghin, Chelsea, Bradie, and Baylee; and great-grandchildren, Jordan, Lizzy, Katelyn, Jaiden, Gage, Gemma, Abel, Colton, Lucas, Asher, Keegan, Evie, Keira, and Baylor.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Twitty, Zack Clemmons, Randy Coggins, Matt McDaniel, Donovan Willis, and Tracy Harper.
