Donald Neal, 54, passed away on May 15, 2014. Don was born in Jacksonville, FL, January 22, 1960 and moved to Como, CO in 1997 but moved back to Jacksonville in 2007. He had plans to move back to CO, but didn’t get a chance to make it. Don enjoyed life, hunting, camping and fishing, watching Gator football, and NASCAR racing, Carl Edwards was his favorite driver. Playing guitar was his life and he loved skiing. Don is survived by son, Briant Neal; grandson, James; mother, Anita Neal Hornsby; father, Terrell Neal (Justine); sister, Sheila; brothers, Dennis (Kara), Paul (Kelly); nieces, Elizabeth, Ashley; nephews, Jesse, Brinson; great nephew, Skilyer. A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held from 3-6pm on Tuesday, May 20, in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. The family requests casual attire in honor of Don. As Don always said, “A bad day fishin’ was better than a good day at work!” Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223 www.hgmandarin.com (904)288-0025
