Funeral program for Mr. Alexander McNeal

Homegoing Celebration
Wednesday May 7, 2014
11:00 a.m.
Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Reverend Michael Paul Dickerson, Pastor
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Obituary
Mr. Alexander McNeal was born on December 3,1950 to the
late Mr. James Robert McNeal and the late Mrs. Northa Bell McNeal
in Evans County. He departed this life on May 2, 2014 at the age of
63. He was a faithful member of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist
church where he served on the deacons board and mens choir. He
was a hardworking and faithful man who was committed to helping
family, friends and community.
Mr. Alexander McNeal was educated in the Evans Count
Public School system. He later served in the United States Navy and
Army Reserves for a combined total of 18 years. He was also a self-
employed truck driver for more than 30 years. He enjoyed traveling, O
gardening, and spending time with family and friends. g
He was united in holy matrimony to Hazel Laverne Calhoun ^
on December 30, 1972 in Claxton, GA. He was a devoted husband T
and best friend to her for 41 years. To this union two children were |J
born. He leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted wife, Mrs Hazel .
McNeal; one son, Maurice (Nicole) McNeal of Claxton, Georgia; one
daughter, Kesha McNeal of Statesboro, Georgia; two brothers, Lavon R
(Rose) McNeal and Tony McNeal both of Claxton, Ga. Two \
brothers, Cecil McNeal and Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal preceded him
in death. He also leaves to cherish his memory: hve aunts, Letha Mae
Eawson of Pembroke, Georgia, Evangelist Mary Alice Williams of
Claxton, Georgia, Pastor Dr. Delores Joseph) Young of Hardeeville,
South Carolina, Janie Ruth McNeal of Glennville, Georgia and
Euella McNeal of Claxton, Georgia; three uncles, Mr. Archie (Agnes)
McNeal of Claxton, Georgia, Mr. Tommy McNeal of Daisy, Georgia,
and Bishop Otha (Louise) Brewton of Statesboro, Georgia; six sisters-
in law, Annie Lee Stovall of Chicago Illinois, Doris Calhoun of
Claxton, Georgia, Jimmie Lee Perkins of Reidsville, Georgia, Nancy
Porter of Groveland, Georgia, Loretta (Donald) McLadden of Hagan,
Georgia and Evon McNeal of Ridgeland, South Carolina and a
brother-in-law. Prank Jones of Claxton, Georgia; one grandson,
Gavin McNeal; one godson, Zacharias Hampton of Collins, Georgia,
a special niece, Alicia McNeal a brother in Christ, Calvin (Eddie
Mae) Riley of Savannah, Georgia; a special friend, Mary Thomas of
Wayrcross, Georgia and a host of relatives and friends.
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To My Husband
The Lord saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to he,
So He put his arms aroudyou
And whispered Come with me.
With tearfid eyes 1 watched you suffer
And saw you fade away.
Although 1 lovedyou dearly,
1 could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Your beautiful smile at rest.
God broke my heart to prove.
He always takes the best.
Its lonesome here without you,
I miss you so each day.
My life just isnt the same
Ever since you went away.
When days are sad and lonely
And everything goes wrong,
I hear you gently whisper,
Cheer up and carry on.
Each time I see your picture.
You seem to smile and say,
Dont cry. Im in Gods keeping.
Well meet again someday.
To My Daddy
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we lovedyou dearly; in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go (done.
Eor part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peacefd memories, your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Erom Kesha and Mamice with love
Order o f Service
Reverend Raymond Williams, Presiding
Processional................................Clergy and Family
Hymn........................................Combined Choir
Scripture
Old Testament...........................Reverend James Howard
New Testament..................Minister Melvin Brewton
Invocation.....................................Reverend Victor Brewton
Solo........................................Sister Sherry Davis
Reflections (2 Minutes Please)
As a Deacon.......................Deacon Calvin Riley
As a Neighbor............................Deacon Daniel Brewton
As a Family Member.......Evangelist Mary Alice Williams
Remarks (2 minutes please)..................Family and Friends
Selection..............Historic Mt. Pleasant Church Male Choir
Acknowledgements
Resolution
Obituary........................................(Read silently)
Selection...................................Combined Choir
Eulogy.......................Reverend Michael Paul Dickerson
A Parting Glance
Recessional
Interment: Histone Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery
Repast: Histone Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Felbwship Hall
Honorary Pallbearers
Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Deacons Board
Evans County Longhorns Class of 1970
Active Pallbearers
Toney Parker
Quincy Melvin
Charles Calhoun
Charles Littles
Arnold Evans
Albert Jones
Erie Washington
Daryl Littles
Flower Attendants
Family and Friends
Acknowledgments
Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude to all of you. Your
prayers, words of consolation and many acts of kindness both seen
and unseen have sustained us through the passing of our loved one.
We also give special thanks to Ogeechee Area Hospice, Atekha
Nephrology Clinic, East Georgia Cancer Center, The Claxton
Poultry Company, and Reverend Michael Paul Dickerson and the
Historic Mt. Pleasant Church family. We daily thank God for
friends and supporters like you.
Services Entrusted to
Claxton, Georgia