Obituary of Joe Edward Neal

Joe Edward Neal, 70, Harrodsburg, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville. Born January 12, 1945, in Lexington, KY, he was the son of Mary Ellen Crawley Neal and the late James Edward Neal. He was a construction worker and member of the Asbestes Workers Union #51 and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Joe is survived by: his mother; Mary Ellen Neal of Harrodsburg, two daughters: Mary Penn and Tracy Jean McMillan, of Georgetown, KY and one son: Joe Neal II of Georgetown, KY. Four sisters: Joyce (Tony) Bast of Harrodsburg, KY, Patricia (Randy) Scholtz of Danville, KY, Sandra (Ron Puckett) Terhune of Salvisa, KY and Janie Ellen (Ben) Stratton of Lawrenceburg, KY. A # of Nieces & Nephews and 5 grandchildren; a caregiver, Mrs. Roy Allen (Thelma) Neal. Joe was preceded in death by his Brothers: Luther Gene, Thomas Glenn and Donald Lee Neal. Visitation will be Monday from 10am-1pm at Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg. Pallbearers will be: Larry Purvis, Brad Williams, Tony Bast, Robbie Neal, Ben Stratton and B.J. Cornelius. Honorary: Mary Penn, Joe Neal II, Stephen Miller, Jordan McMillian, Morgan Penn, Ravin McMillian, Peyton Penn, and Joe's four sisters. Funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Tim Brown. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. The family request memorial donations be sent to Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates, 2201 Regency Rd # 601, Lexington, KY 40503. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com