He was born in Odon, Indiana on October 22, 1942. James Douglas Neal graduated Williams Adams High School in 1961. Shortly after he joined the Air Force and served from 1961-1962.
He was married to Katherine Neal on July 23,1976. They were married for 48 years. He had various jobs over the year, but his main one was over the road truck driving.
He is survived by his wife Katherine Neal and his grandson Tristian Neal.
He is preceded in death by his two daughters Kelly Neal & Marie Neal, his sister Linda Martin, & his brother Wayne Neal.