Home Going Service For Bro. Cecil McNeal, Sr. Sunrise: July 22. 1956 Sunset: November 16, 2006 Wednesday, November 22, 2006 11:00 A.M. From The Sanctuary of the Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Road Post Office Box 631 - Claxton, Georgia Dr. Lorenzo P. McNeal, Pastor Interment: Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Obituary Mr. Cecil McNeal, Sr. was born on July 22, 1956 to the late Mr. James Robert McNeal and the late Mrs. Northa Bell McNeal in Evans County. He educated in the Evans County public school system. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age and joined the church. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mrs. Evon Smith McNeal, and to this union three children and one step-son were born. Mr. McNeal leaves the following loved ones behind to cherish many special memories: a devoted wife, Mrs. Evon Smith McNeal of Ridgeland, South Carolina; two sons: Mr. Stevie L. McNeal and Mr. Cecil McNeal. Jr, both of Ella- bell, Georgia; one daughter, Ms. Alicia K. McNeal of Ellabell, Georgia; one step-son, Mr. DeAndre Holloway of Springfield, Massachusetts; four brothers. Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Mr. Alexander (Hazel) McNeal, and Mr. Lavon (Rose) McNeal, all of Claxton, Georgia, and Mr. Tony (Janet) McNeal of Valdosta, Georgia; one mother-in-law, Ms. Addie Mae Smith of Pembroke, Georgia; six aunts: Mrs. Letha Mae Lawson of Pembroke, Georgia, Mrs. Freda Singleton, Mrs. Minnie Lee Wright, and Evangelist Mary Alice Williams, all of Claxton, Georgia; Pastor Dr. Delores (Joseph) Young of Hardeeville, South Carolina; and Ms. Janie Ruth McNeal of Glennville, Georgia; four uncles: Mr. Archie (Agnes) McNeal of Claxton, Georgia, Mr. Tommy McNeal of Daisy, Georgia, Mr. Dona- hue McNeal of Glennville, Georgia, and Bishop Otha (Louise) Brewton of Statesboro, Georgia; six grandchildren and a host of loving and caring nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Order of Service Dr. Delores M. Young (Aunt), Presiding Processional..........................Clergy, Family, Supportive Friends Call To Worship.................................Rev. Archie F. Johnson Selection..........................................................Choir Scripture Reading...............................Rev. M. Paul Dickerson Invocation...........................................Rev. Johnny Levant Selection..........................................................Choir Family Expressions..................Evangelist Mary Alice Williams, Aunt Acknowledgments.................................Evangelist Brenda Lovett Resolution..............................................Sis. Doris Boggs Obituary (Read Silently During The Sermon Selection) Sermon Selection...................................................Choir Eulogy..........................................Dr. Lorenzo P. McNeal Parting Glance Recessional Interment: Interment: Historic Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery Repast The family will receive friends and share repast in the Fellowship Hall of Historie Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers Claxton High School Class of 1976 Active Pallbearers Mr. John Heniy Lawson Mr. Jeny Porter Mr. Cornell Killcreek Mr. Ricky Fabian, Sr. Mr. Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Mr. Lany Williams Mr. Mario Smith Mr. Jared Smith Floral Attendants Family and Supportive Friends Words of Appreciation The family of Brother Cecil McNeal, Sr. acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of their loved one. Your presence, prayers, and words of encouragement mean so much to us and makes our burden the lighter. Professional Services Entrusted To: Harpers Funeral Home Claxton, Georgia 912-739-2658 Juanita B. Hodges Owner Percy Hodges Mortician Ylonne Hodges Mortician Yvonne Hodges Manager Jerry Gibson Evangelist Brenda Hagan Lovett Grief Counselor