(From Clark Funeral Home)Bryan Lee Neal of Diamond, Missouri, passed away on Jul 5, 2024. Bryan was born on May 5, 1972, to Robert ‘Bob’ Neal and Phyllis ‘Colleen’ Close Neal.
After Bryan graduated from Joplin High School, he began his career in the automotive industry as a painter and body shop manager for Tri-state Import Cars, an estimator for State Farm Insurance, and a salesman for LKQ/Keystone Automotive.
Bryan’s love of family, friends, and life was evident in everything he did. He had a great love for the outdoors, especially fishing with his family. In previous years, Bryan was an amazing coach for Diamond youth, coaching baseball, football, and wrestling. The lives he touched and influenced as a coach would always be with him.
It would fill Bryan’s heart with joy and put a smile on his face when he would see a child, he had previously coached, and they would still call him ‘coach’. “There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains." This is Bryan, and he will forever be missed. Bryan is survived by his son, Cody – the light of his life; his dad-his best friend; his mom – his sweet lady, and DeAnn Drake – his babe.
Bryan is preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard ‘Shorty’ Close – his moral compass, and Raymond and Lorraine Neal.
A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.
Very well written. Brian was an amazing person inside and out. He will be missed bye family and friends. He was a person that wanted things done right thru and thru. Was not scared to put the time in whether it be family, work, or friends And one of the most stand up people i had the pleasure of calling friend. Will miss sending squirrel memes back and forth and just talking all in all much love and respect. And anyone that knew him he left his touch on . Neal im gonna miss you buddy.
ReplyDeleteHe was a great person and friend and father. Had the pleasure of being his neighbor for 7 years and sharing fun times at his pool. My daughter loved hanging out with Cody and playing outside on his property. Shared Christmas’ together and many many cook outs. He will for sure be missed.
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