Thomas D Neal

Thomas D. Neal, 90, of Naples, FL was born in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1948, the same year he started to work for Sears Roebuck and Company as a trainee in Indianapolis, IN. Tom’s 39 year career with Sears eventually led to his becoming Executive Vice President of the Southern Territory and his membership on the board of the Sears Merchandise Group.

Tom was a veteran of World War II and was recalled to active duty during the Korean War as Gunnery Officer of the USS Sarasota. He retired in 1986 from Sears and became an official resident of Naples, FL. He was an avid golfer and at various times he was on the Board of Directors and Golf Chairman of Imperial Golf Club and Royal Poinciana in Naples, as well as Highlands Falls Country Club in Highlands, NC.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis Huls Neal from Jasper, IN and his second wife Alicia Daley Neal from Woburn, MA. Tom is survived by his loving children, Steve Neal (Jacki) of Del Mar, CA, Karen Menke (Errol) of Tampa, FL, Henry Neal (Terri) of Alpharetta, GA and Jennifer Neal of Lilburn , GA; his nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June, 4th at 2pm at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens where prayers will be offered at 3:00 PM followed by a toast and light reception at 3:30 PM at the Wine Room at Hodges Funeral Home. Entombment to follow at Naples Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of customary remembrances, please consider memorials in Tom’s name to the Naples Community Hospital Healthcare Foundation - Pulmonary Rehab, PO Box 234, Naples, FL 34106.