Roger Neal

Roger Wayne Neal, age 62 of Rockdale Rd passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1956 in Cleveland County to the late J.B. and Betty Dellinger Neal. Roger loved fishing, horseback riding, and playing bluegrass music with various groups and bands. He worked at Coca Cola Bottling for many years and Freightliner in Mt. Holly for 33 years before retiring in 2015 from health issues.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings, Mary Ruth Neal, Isabell Dudley and Doris Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Lydia Neal; son, Gary Neal of Vale; daughter, Jenny Neal and fiancé, Allen Osborne of Vale; special nephew, Thomas Smith; siblings, Sherry Mull (Mickey) of Lincolnton, Phillis Shull (Robbie) of TN, Tommy Neal of Lincolnton and Loyde Neal of Dallas.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services with Rev. Jimmy McGee and Rev. Bobby Farmer officiating. Burial will follow at Leonard's Fork Baptist Church cemetery in Lincolnton. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11:30 AM until 12:45 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Lincoln County Hospice, 9010 Dontia Dr. Lincolnton, NC 28092.