On Saturday, April 3, 2021, Michael Darrell McNeal passed away at the age of 66. He was born May 31, 1954 in Cullman, Alabama. His parents are Darrell (Billy) Rudy McNeal and Faye Marie Bennett McNeal.
Michael and his wife moved to North Carolina in 1989. He retired from Johnston County Public Utilities in Four Oaks, NC in 2020. Prior to that he had a Farrier business, Professional Horseshoeing, for 30 years. He was a 40 year member of the Fellowship Masonic Lodge where he held the degree of Master Mason. He was a member of Burnell Baptist Church in Four Oaks, NC.
Michael was known to many as simply 'Valdez' or 'Uncle V'. He had a passion for life. He loved his family and friends dearly. He was a free spirit and lived life to the fullest.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Billy McNeal and his mother, Faye McNeal.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Jones McNeal; daughter, Emily McNeal; future son-in-law, Melvin Benton; brothers, Tommy McNeal (Janice), Darrell McNeal (Sheri), and David McNeal 'Valdez Jr.'; and a host of relatives and friends.
Michael is coming home to those he knew and loved from childhood on. Please come by to say farewell. If you knew Michael, then you have your own story to tell. He was a fortunate man to have so many friends to have shared life with. I know he loved and treasured you all!
There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. after the family returns back to North Carolina. That date has not been set at this time.
Visitation will be on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 12-2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home, 100 Michelle Street Northwest, Hanceville, AL, with funeral services from 2-3 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Hopewell Cemetery, 492 County Road 582, Hanceville. Deserts and beverages will be served in the Hopewell Fellowship Hall, a short walk from the cemetery. Please join us as we say goodbye.
Michael and his wife moved to North Carolina in 1989. He retired from Johnston County Public Utilities in Four Oaks, NC in 2020. Prior to that he had a Farrier business, Professional Horseshoeing, for 30 years. He was a 40 year member of the Fellowship Masonic Lodge where he held the degree of Master Mason. He was a member of Burnell Baptist Church in Four Oaks, NC.
Michael was known to many as simply 'Valdez' or 'Uncle V'. He had a passion for life. He loved his family and friends dearly. He was a free spirit and lived life to the fullest.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Billy McNeal and his mother, Faye McNeal.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Jones McNeal; daughter, Emily McNeal; future son-in-law, Melvin Benton; brothers, Tommy McNeal (Janice), Darrell McNeal (Sheri), and David McNeal 'Valdez Jr.'; and a host of relatives and friends.
Michael is coming home to those he knew and loved from childhood on. Please come by to say farewell. If you knew Michael, then you have your own story to tell. He was a fortunate man to have so many friends to have shared life with. I know he loved and treasured you all!
There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. after the family returns back to North Carolina. That date has not been set at this time.
Visitation will be on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 12-2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home, 100 Michelle Street Northwest, Hanceville, AL, with funeral services from 2-3 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Hopewell Cemetery, 492 County Road 582, Hanceville. Deserts and beverages will be served in the Hopewell Fellowship Hall, a short walk from the cemetery. Please join us as we say goodbye.
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