John “Jack” Neal

John J. “Jack” Neal, 99, passed away peacefully Monday March 4, 2024, at Villa Springs in Erlanger, KY. He worked as a sheet metal worker for Kirk and Blum for 25 years before he and his wife Ginny opened a boarding and grooming kennel. He was a man of integrity, with incredible athletic ability demonstrated by superior bowling, followed by golf with a goal to shoot his age which he achieved several times in his late 70’s, and a hole in one at the age of 92. He was an avid walker, setting new records in Polk County Senior Olympics in the 1500 and 3000 meters races. Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, and was a Merchant Marine Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Neal, daughter Monica Neal Barton, sister Ruth Johnson and his brother Eddie Neal. Survivors include his son John Neal Jr., Daughter Martha (Bob) McDonald, son Charles Neal, daughter Jeannie Smith, son Bill (Kathy) Neal, and daughter Patricia (Rick) Sparks, sisters Ann Adams and Betty Gunning. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9am to 11am with mass of Christian Burial to follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Burlington, KY. Burial will be held at Burlington Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St Rita School for the Deaf 1720 Glendale Milford Rd, Evendale, OH 45215. Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com