Monday, April 23, 2018 5:17 pm

WALLACE JACKSON "JACK" NEAL

Wallace Jackson "Jack" Neal, 69, of Nashville, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2018, after more than a two-year battle with cancer.

Jack was the son of Stanley and Ida Mohorn Neal. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, George Neal, Stanley Neal and Charles Neal; and sister-in-law, Janet Sload.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Joyce Neal; daughters, Tammie Diane Perry (Mike) and Jackie Neal Webb (Phillip); sons, Brian Travis Edwards and William Randolph Edwards (Kristen); grandchildren, John Marvin Hinton III (Katelyn), Savannah Neal, Casey Webb, Mercedes Perry, Layla Webb, Olivia Edwards, Elia Edwards, Reis Edwards; great-grandchild, Natalie Hinton; brother Perry Neal; sisters, Barbara Fox, Ida Knecht (Tom) and Carolyn Rose (Roy); sisters-in-law, Judy Batchelor and Jo Anne Cooper (Mike); several nieces and nephews and a host of very special friends.

Jack was a US Army Veteran and served in the Army Reserve. After a 22-year career at Abbott Labs, he started his own home repair business which he operated for many years serving residents of Nash County. He also had a passion for restoring old cars. Jack loved life and he loved his family. He was a genuine friend to many people and never met a stranger.

The family would like to thank Nash Hospice, family and friends, for the kindness and love shown during Jack's illness.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at the church at 3 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Johnson Funerals and Cremations, Rocky Mount.