Raymond A. Neal

	Raymond A. Neal Sr. died Saturday, May 4, 2002 after a long, courageous fight with cancer.  He was born September 26, 1926 in DuQuoin and was a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana until 1990 when he moved to Karnack, Texas, where he resided until six months prior to his death.
	By his wish, Mr. Neal was cremated and a visitation was held on Wednesday, May 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Osborn Funeral Home.
	 Mr. Neal attended local schools in DuQuoin.  He graduated from the University of Illinois.  He was employed by Southwestern Electric Power Company, where he served many years prior to his retirement.
	He was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill Ralph Neal and Bessie Sights Neal, and his brothers, Stanley L. Neal and Beverly Eugene Neal.
	He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Catherine E. Sue Neal; three sons, Raymond A. Neal Jr. and his wife, Jacqueline, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Phillip M. Neal and his wife, Katie, of Thibodaux, Louisiana and Eric J. Neal and his wife, Roberta, of Columbia Maryland; three daughters, Katie Beth Levine and her husband, Al, of Katy, Texas, Debra N. Ervin and her husband, Dick, of Bossier City, Louisiana and Michele N. Cooksey and her husband, Jef,f of Keithville, Louisiana; one sister, Edna H. Emling and husband Russell; numerous grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
	Rays family would like to than  the staff of Garden Park Nursing Home and the doctors and staff at Willis Knighton North for the care provided to him during the last six months of his life.  A special thought of gratitude is extended to Kim Holley of MHC Hospice of her loving care of Ray during the last month of his life.  In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to MHC Hospice, 8508 Line Ave., Ste. C, Shreveport, LA 71106.
	 Arrangements by Osborn Funeral Home.
