John Dudley Neal, age 58, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was the son
of the late James Hicks Neal, Jr. and was also preceded in death by sister-in-law,
Catherine L. Neal.

He is survived by his wife, Itzel Neal; daughters, Catherine E. Neal, Corinne (Michael)
Weston, Tess (Alan) Stewart, Karla (Alex) Wallis, and Daniela Neal; grandchildren,
Micah, Alexa, Isabella, Elijah, Gentry, Tripp, and Harrison; mother, Martha Neal;
brother, Fred (Xanthe) Neal; sisters, Fran Neal Miller and Jane Neal; nieces and
nephews, Hayley, Camille, Ottmah, Cashion, Manon, Audrey, Ava, Ellen, John Paul,
Jimmy, and Georgia; and many other family and close friends.

John was a Rutherford County native and owned Neal’s Lighting Center. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting, golfing, spending time with family, and the Tennessee Volunteers. He
was someone who met a friend everywhere he went, brought people together, and made
everyone feel loved. He will be remembered for being the best husband, father,
grandfather, son, brother, and friend.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 PM at
909 E. Burton Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.