Sunrise 
Marcd 8, 1919 
Tricfay, October 5, 2012 
11:00 am 
St ue church 
T>aisy, (^eorgia 
(Rev. (Dr. C.L. (Anderson, (Eufogist 
(Rev. (Dr. Rlfysses (Mims, Jr., (Presiding 
 
Rev. Dr. Ulysses Mims, Jr., Presiding 
Rev. Dr. C.L. Anderson, Eulogist 
Processional 
Selection..................................St. Luke Baptist Church 
Invocation..............................Rev. Dr. Norman Edwards 
Scriptures: 
Old Testament......................Rev. Michael P. Dickerson 
New Testament..........................Rev. Donnell Benjamin 
Selection................................St. Luke Baptist Church 
As We Remember Him.......................(3 minutes each please) 
Rev. Tab Smith 
Mr. Jerome Woody 
Dea. Clarence Smith 
Hymn (A Charge To Keep)................Rev. Clarence T. Williams 
Obituary.............................Read Silently to Soft Music 
Solo.......................................Bro. Anthony Collins 
Acknowledgements 
Selection................................St. Luke Baptist Church 
Words of Comfort...........................Rev. Dr. C.L. Anderson 
Pinal Viewing 
Recessional 
Repast held at the St. Luke Baptist Church Dining Hall following 
burial services at the Historical Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. 
Deacon Kizer McNeal, of Daisy, Georgia, died Monday 
evening, October 1, 2012 in Valdosta, GA at the home of 
his daughter. Born in Evans County, Georgia, March 8, 
1919, to the late Mamie McNeal Stephens and Mr. 
McKinley Henderson. He was 93 years of age and the oldest 
of three children. His mother, father and siblings, Carlyle 
and Carson, preceded him in death. He joined the St. Luke 
Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He served in the 
capacity of an usher, the Senior Usher President and 
Chairman of the Deacon Board. Deacon McNeal was a 
faithfiil and loyal member prior to moving to Valdosta, GA 
following the death of his wife Ann. He ofien returned home 
to Daisy to attend church services and to hear his pastor. Rev. 
C.L. Anderson, deliver the Word of God. Rev. Anderson and 
his wife Helen remained close friends with Deacon McNeal 
even afier he moved away. 
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Annie Leah Bacon 
on July 11, 1943. He was the father of seven children, 
Willie, Eloise, Brenda, Jerry, Casandra, Gcoby and Bonita. 
He and Ann also shared in the rearing of their niece, 
Etrenda Jones Banks, of Lanham, Maryland. Etrenda has 
encouraged her uncle with prayers and cards during the years 
and especially during his illness. His family ties included 
checking on relatives in Claxton, Daisy, Savannah, Atlanta, 
Decatur and even in Elorida. He had a special relationship 
with his cousin Varnadoe Brewton, her children and family. 
Whenever he came home his desire was to get to Varneys 
and to ride around with Ray in the area. In addition he 
was instrumental and directly involved in the rearing of his 
grandson K. Lamar (Bootsy) Barnes. 
Kizer, often referred to as Kite, was an outdoorsman and 
enjoyed bird and coon hunting. He planted gardens for the 
family, owned livestock such as hogs, cows, goats, horses and 
dogs. As a Cement Mason he started his own business, The 
McNeal Concrete Company and gave words of wisdom, in 
his own way, to his children and anyone else he believed 
needed guidance. He was proud of his family, friends and 
was known for being a strong and outspoken man in Evans 
County and beyond. He never forgot who he was or where 
he came ftom. He often commented about living to see the 
first black President of the United States while remembering 
that his grandfathers background was that of being a slave. 
Deacon McNeal leaves to emulate his life, his children, 
Willie Williams (Ann) of Savannah, GA, Eloise Woods of 
Opa Locka, EL, Brenda Carol Mims (Rev. Ulysses), Lillie 
Casandra Bivins (Victor) both of Valdosta, GA, Jerry 
Harden (Peggy) of Savannah, GA, Gcoby McNeal (Louise) 
in Decatur, GA and Bonita Mikel (Ronald) in Bellville, 
GA. Grand children, Lamar, Connie, Candy, Victor, Stacy, 
Maurice, Jerry, Jr., Jerrico, Shay la, Troy, Brittany, Jawaan, 
Althea, Kortni, and a host of great-grand children, cousins, 
nieces, nephews and dear friends. 
He and the family would like to especially acknowledge Mrs. 
Arti B. Sloan, as a special companion for approximately 10 
years. Her love, kindness and support will be forever 
remembered as well as that of her children. 
/ read of a land more fair than this. 
Ids free from sin and shame. 
It is a land of perfect bliss. 
Where none are sick or lame. 
It is a land forever free 
From disappointment sad; 
Where all the saints in love agree 
In things that make them glad. 
It is a land where strife will end. 
Where greed and pride will cease. 
Where all will join in heart and hand. 
In universal peace. 
It is a land of true success. 
Where all are doing well. 
Where all rejoice and praise the Lord, 
Who saved their souls from hell. 
It is a land of no regrets 
That cast their shadows round. 
It is a bright and happy land. 
In which no clouds are found. 
The unkind word will never sting 
Within this land above. 
For all will speak like Christ their King, 
The King of peace and love. 
Here broken hearts will all be healed. 
And friends will part no more. 
Eternal joys are here revealed 
On those celestial shores. 
Through countless ages onward roll. 
Its pleasures never cease. 
Then let the Christ into your soul. 
And share His eternal peace. 
Deacons 
Ushers and Friends 
 
The family of Deacon Kizer McNeal wishes to thank their many 
friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and all acts ofservices 
rendered during their hour of bereavement. A very special thanks to 
the Serenity Hospice staff, Nurses Lisa Mary and Ebony with CNAs 
Ms. Peggy and Lori, for their diligence and care of Deacon McNeal 
and his family over the past two weeks. May the Lord continue to 
bless and keep them is our prayer. 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
Harpers Funeral Home 
Juanita B. Hodges 
Owner 
Percy Hodges 
Mortician 
Claxton, Georgia 
912.739.2658 
Ylonne Hodges 
Mortician 
Yvonne Hodges 
Manager 
Jerry Gibson 
Mortician