James E. Neal

Neal, James E. Devoted husband of Gloria Neal (nee Strode) for 63 years. Loving father of Jeffrey Neal, Jennifer (Jim) Detherage, and Mark Neal. Dear grandfather of Kelly, Kerry, Amy, Ashley, Michael, Jerry, Benjamin and the late Jimmy. Great grandfather to Brandon, Zack, Vanessa, Braxton, and Cassidy. Beloved brother of Bernard and Dorothy. Passed away April 3, 2011, age 84. James was the former president of Lakota Board of Education and has been active with Senior Basketball Olympics for the past 30 years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cinti-Columbus Rd., (Rt 42), West Chester, from 10 am until time of funeral service at 12 noon. Donations may be made to the Special Olympics, 4777 Red Bank Rd # 19, Cincinnati, OH 45227.