Matthew McNeal

Matthew David McNeal, 34, of Wesley Chapel, passed away on January 2nd, 2022 in Wesley Chapel, Fl. Matt was born in Tampa, FL. to Gary and Lynn McNeal on February 7th, 1987. He attended and graduated from Temple Heights Christian School, where he also met his loving wife, Mandy. While in school, Matt enjoyed and excelled at playing sports, particularly football, as well as basketball and baseball. Matt was well known for being competitive and loved physical activities.

After high school, He went on to study at Hillsborough Community College where he received an Associates of Arts degree. After college, Matt was hired with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office where he worked as a corrections officer at Orient Road Jail. After serving with HCSO for 5 years, Matt was hired by the Tampa Police Department where he worked as a Patrol Officer and a full-time member of the Bicycle Operations and Response Team for 7.5 years.

Matt loved being a husband and a dad. He had a heart for family and always wanted others to be included, accepted and loved. In his free time, Matt was an avid Cross Fit enthusiast and spent his time listening to worship music. Matt grew up in a Christian home and was an amazing son and loving brother.

Matt is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather David McNeal Sr and maternal grandparents John and Thelma Hollister.

Matt is survived by his Wife, Mandy, Daughter, Madison (9), Son, Elias (7), his parents, Gary and Lynn McNeal, and sisters Melissa Cock (Ben) and Lindsay Green (Ethan) as well as many other family members that Matt loved and cherished.

Pallbearers will be the Tampa Police Department Honor Guard.

A funeral service will be held for family, friends and the local law enforcement community on Tuesday, January 11th. A public visitation will begin at 10am with the service to follow at 11am.

Bridgeway Church

30660 Wells Rd

Wesley Chapel, Fl 33545

In lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be given to S.O.L.E. (Supporters of Law Enforcement) or the Tampa PBA Attn: Matthew McNeal