My sympathies to the Neal family during this difficult time.  I went to school with Jamie and Terry, my prayers are with you all.  <3

A brilliantly creative mind who was often able to understand my humor and thoughts.  It was an honor to write music with him and enjoy his company for the brief periods I did.

You have been and always shall be my friend.

So many good times.
So many memories.
We miss you dear friend.
You will never be forgotten.
May God Bless and Strengthen your family and friends.

Brenda I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. I will be praying that god will confort you.  You have to be hurting so bad. If you ever need to talk I am here.  The Pressnell's Jeff,Rutha and Joshua

DEAR BRENDA & AUNT LOU. I WISH I COULD BE THERE WITH YOU ALL. IM SO SORRY, MY THOUGHT & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH & KATIE. I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH.  I KNOW CHRIS WAS LOVED SO MUCH. GOD BLESS  ALL OF YOU.. LOVE DEBBIE

Katie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you.

We were so sorry to hear about Chris passing. Steve and I went to LMU with him, and we will always think of him as he was back then. Our deepest condolences to his family, and this is for Chris, all our memories of you are belong to Steamboat.

Katie, My heart is broken for your loss.  I love you and will keep you in my prayers.  Hold tight to Deuteronomy 31:8.

Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all. We are so sorry to hear about Chris. I grew up with Chris, Jamie & Terry. "Let God's deep love & understanding help you in your grief.  For He is there to ease the pain & bring your sorrowing heart relief" "He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." - Deuteronomy 31:6
 God Bless. 
Becky Sumpter-Cheek & Jason Cheek

Went to Thomas Walker High School with Chris! Sorry for your loss. May God bless you in this hour of need.

Katie,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh Katie,  I am so sorry for your loss.  You will be in my prayers and may God be ever close to you at this time.     Susan Penfield

So sorry to hear this sad news.  I will keep you in my prayers, especially Katie, and I know that God will comfort you all.

I am so very sorry to hear of Chris' death. I worked with him at the Middlesboro Daily News. Chris was one of the most talented writers/journalists in the business. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

So sorry for your loss, Dub. May God bless you and comfort your family with wonderful memories.  Darlene and Eugene Lovell, Jason and Melinda Campbell, Misti and Benny Vermillion, James Campbell, and Tori Lovell

you will be missed. Always a fun person to be around even in high school. Rest in peace.

May God give your hearts and souls the comfort and peace needed to sustain you! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family as you grieve. Please know we are there in spirit holding your hand! Chris was a great guy...when I was at JFWhite Academy at LMU he was the one who worked with me to teach me the inner workings of the radio station. He was a very patient, sweet guy, with a great raw sense of humor. He will be missed by many!!

God needed another angel to add to his musical choir.  Rock on!!!

Barry Branson, LMU class of 1994

Rest in peace, my friend. You are and will always be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a brilliant student. He will truly be missed by all who loved him.  Vivian Buford

We're praying for all of Chris's family in this most difficult and saddest of times.  He was a great writer, funny and brilliant; but more important, he was loved by so many, and this is the true measure of the man.  He will be missed.  Love to all of you.

I'll always remember Chris as being so smart and creative, and it's good to see that he used those talents to touch so many people's lives. I'm sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you.

Thinking of you in this time of loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.  If you need anything please feel free to call.
Barry Thomas, Claiborne EMS

I am very sorry for your loss.  May God be with you during this difficult time.  Your family will be in my prayers.

The most brilliant writer and person that I've ever known. We've known each other all of our lives since we used to play human robots in kindergarten...and partnered for talent shows in gradeschool. You introduced me to the Beatles in highschool and made me appreciate writings of people that I'd never heard of. Then we ended up living in the same city again late in our lives. You, my friend, will be greatly missed.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was gifted as a writer, and I am blessed to have known him from years ago as co-workers at the Daily News in Middlesboro. The newsroom was never dull when he was there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOURS THROUGH YOUR TIME OF SORROW. GOD BLESS. CHRIS WILL BE TRULY MISSED.   LOVE CAROL (TAYLOR) CORNELL AND SAMANTHA TAYLOR

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOURS DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. GOD BLESS.                                       CAROL (TAYLOR) CORNELL AND SAMANTHA TAYLOR.      (lafayette,in)


Why did you have to go and die?
I don't want to have to say goodbye.
God must have thought you were special to take you away,
but couldn't he have waited for another day?
God's looking after you now,
High, high up in the sky.
Up there where all the angels lie.
You wouldn't have wanted me to make a fuss,
After all, you're still down here with all of us.
Just because I can't see you, doesn't mean you're not here.
I know you are somewhere very, very near.
I love you so much but it time to say:
Goodbye My Friend
Because your life here on earth has come to an end.
Rest in Peace, Chris.

OBITUARY

Chris Neal

April 11, 1972 – June 17, 2012

Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home

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