Herbert “Herb” E. Neal, 75, of Lakeview, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.
Herb was born Aug. 4, 1944 in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Ira and Claris McGee Neal.
Herb married E. Gaye Doyle on May 4, 1969, in Pitkin, La. and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Mica Miller of Lakeview; three grandchildren, Bayley Collins, MaCaleb Green, and Chance Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Zander, Lincoln and Colt Collins, Craig Green III, Emma Soto-Rodriguez, Asher and Lyla Miller; brother, Byron (Kathy) Neal of DeGraff; nephew, Jason Neal; and several cousins.
Herb was a veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. He retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant in 2005 after 33 years. Herb was a member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 in Lakeview, and UAW Local #1219 in Lima. He enjoyed mowing his yard, playing golf, fishing, and watching TV. His great joy came from his family and attending his grandchildren’s events and playing with his great-grandchildren.
Per Herb’s wishes, no services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.