Neal Lester Shull Jr.

He was born February 6, 1943, in Chattanooga to the late Mary and Neal Shull, Sr.

Neal was a United States Navy Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was particularly proud of his service as a Combat Medic (Corpsman - “Doc”) to the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was a devout Protestant who attended multiple churches in the community. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and loved to dance. For many years he was a Boy Scout Leader with Ooltewah, TN Troop #147, and Apison, TN Troop #34. Neal was a Golden Gloves Boxer and was a State Champion wrestler for Red Bank High School.

His first wife, Donna G. DeLong Shull, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his loving wife of 10 years, Bonnie Shull; sons, Marshall (Carolina) Shull of Clermont, FL, and Lawrence Shull of Chattanooga, TN; three grandchildren, Abrahm Shull, Donovan Shull, and Mason Shull; step-daughters, Amanda Torres of Knoxville, TN, Christy Sharp of Kentucky; step-son Jeremy Jones of Bryant, AL; brother, Lawrence E. Shull of Hixson, TN; and niece, Stephanie Truitt of Hixson, TN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McCormick Research Institute, (4651 Rummel Rd., St. Cloud, FL 34771, c/o Camp McCormick; www.mccormick.us).

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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