James Dale Neal of Belvidere, passed this life on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his residence at the age of 84 years.  Mr. Neal was a loving father, husband, and grandfather.  He enjoyed farming, gardening and raising chickens.  He also enjoyed singing in the church choir.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jane Neal and son,  Jerry Wayne Neal and grandson, Jonathan Neal

He is survived by three sons, John B Neal (Angela), Terry Neal (Linda) and Kerry Neal, all of Belvidere; daughter-in-law, Jane Neal of Belvidere; brothers, Jerry Neal (Connie) of Tullahoma and Ted Neal (Wanda) of Flintville; sister, Rita Wagner (Ralcon) of Nashville; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Services will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial to follow at Lexie Crossroads Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 1 PM until the service time.