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 and grandson, Adrian Powell, 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.

Interment will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404 with military honors.

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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