Gordon, like his sister, went by his middle name. Earl was his dad’s name. I remember his dad as this wonderfully warm and funny man, and the older I got, I could absolutely see just how much like Earl, Earl Gordon was—he certainly looked like him! Wavy hair, a handsome pout, and kind eyes. I am incredibly close to Harriet Elaine, my mama. She is my best friend, my confidant, my go-to person for any and all things. There is one thing you must know about her and it’s that she adored her brother Gordon. I have heard so many stories about him growing up, how talented of a singer he was, how much he loved his ballerina wife and getting to spend the afternoons golfing, basking in that Florida sun. Just how much he loved his family. I always understood that Gordon was the epitome of a good man, just like his dad, just like his mom, and his sister. I am so proud to be part of such a talented, funny, and charming family. Though I did not get to see him much, I treasured my granduncle immensely, and I treasured how important he was to his sister, Elaine. He will be missed by all. I am sharing this adorable picture of him and his little sister, legs propped on the stoop. Thick as thieves! Every photo I see of them together, they just radiate a sense of mischievous understanding--real sibling love. Rest peacefully, granduncle Gordon. We love you.

My beloved brother Gordon was my hero. As his younger sister he influenced me in wanting to achieve more and being the best person I could possibly be. Because of his influence I graduated from college and became a public school music teacher and concert pianist.  Although living far apart from each other because of our jobs, I have always loved and admired him dearly. I know that he is now in Heaven with our beloved father and mother and our dear Lord. I extended my deepest condolences to Pat and the rest of the family who my brother Gordon dearly loved..

Patricia Neal

Michael Neal (Leann)

Sandra Hollon

Rory Hollon

Star Neal Lattimer (Adam)

Sierra Neal

Jesse Neal (Alexis)

Jaxon Neal

Belle Neal

Rose Neal

Adalyn Lattimer

Kitt Lattimer

Harriet Cline

Mark Hollon

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Earl Gordon Neal

29 September, 1934 – 28 April, 2020

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