Ralph E. Neall, 93, of Collegedale, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2021. He and his late wife Beatrice (d. December 8, 2019), were residents of Collegedale since 2005. More recently Dr. Neall was living in Garden Plaza in Ooltewah, TN. His career included periods as pastor (Upstate New York and Bermuda), missionary (Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore), and professor of theology (Lincoln, Nebraska).
He is survived by his two children, Cheryl Johnson and Randolph Neall and acquired family, including Ngoc and Thang LeVo and their two children, James and Gregory.
A memorial service will be held at the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, followed by refreshments at the church.
The family request memorial contributions be made to his favorite charity at ASAP Ministries, P.O. Box 84, Berrien Springs, MI 49103, dedicated to mission service where the Nealls' once served.
Ralph Neall was a gentle soul, and will be missed by all who knew him.