Raymond Ellen Monroe Neal, age 82 of Hallsville, Texas passed away on Tuesday May 14th, 2019. Raymond was born November 23rd, 1936 to Mattie Elizabeth Jackson and Clarence Wesley.
Raymond was a mentor and Father figure to many people. He loved everything involving the outdoors and working on his flowers, fishing especially was his passion. He loved fried oysters, until he had them grilled, which then became his favorite comfort food. Raymond married the love of his life of 60 years, Dorothy, on September 27th, 1958.
Raymond is survived by his loved wife, Dorothy Neal of Hallsville; daughter and husband Frankie Elizabeth and James Nicholas of Diana; and daughter and husband Tracie Lynn and Mike "Grumpy" Miller of Pine tree; sister Nellie Ruth Trainman of Dallas.
Raymond was preceded in death by; son Robert Ellen Neal; mother Mattie Elizabeth Jackson and father Clarence Welsey; brothers Herbert Wesley Neal and Charlie Roy Neal; granddaughter Carrie Elizabeth Frazier, and babies Dorothy Jean Neal and Monroe Jr.