Clarence Ronald Neal Sr., 73, of East Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. He was the son of the late Clarence and Hazel Dunlap Neal. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a truck driver for MD Carriers Inc. Clarence was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion Post 95.
Clarence was also preceded in death by his wife Gennie Tolbert Neal.
He is survived by his children Ronnie (Kenji) Neal Jr., Connie Poff, Phillip Tolbert, Renee (Junior) Tolbert Smith, Tony Tolbert, companion Joyce Hodge, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with David Dowen officiating with Military Honors. Family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday at the funeral home.
Please share your memories of Clarence with the family at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412.