David Mark Neal Sr.

David Mark Neal, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend went to his eternal home on October 22, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on November 4, 1951, in Oak Hill, West Virginia. He was the son of Bill Joe Neal and Geneva Mae Cutright Neal, who preceded him in death.

David graduated from Ripley High School in Ripley, West Virginia. Later, he graduated from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he was a member of the WVU Marching Band, Kappa Kappa Psi (Omicron Chapter) Honorary Band Fraternity, and Chi Phi Fraternity. He worked for Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation in the Reduction Plant in Ravenswood, West Virginia; Atlas Foundry and Machine Company in Tacoma, Washington; and Ormet Primary Aluminum Corporation in Burnside, Louisiana.

David accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior as a teenager. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley, West Virginia, where he served as church organist during his high school years.

His wife of 54 years, Sharon Lee Pearson Neal, survives him. Also surviving him are two children: David Mark Neal, Jr. (Katie) of Gonzales, Louisiana, and Samantha Lacy Neal Carroll (Cody) of Gonzales, Louisiana; three grandchildren, Harrison David Neal, Malley Magdalene Carroll and Killian Christian Lee Carroll; and his brother, Charles Douglas Neal (Lori) Mukilteo, Washington.

In accordance with David’s wishes a cremation has been performed. A memorial service will be held at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales, Louisiana, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Friends may visit from 10:00 to 11:00. The service conducted by Rev. Amy Duhon Castro will begin at 11:00.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in David’s memory may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.