Fred Allen Neal

Mr. Fred Allen Neal, age 85, of Lewisburg, TN, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. Born in Flippin, KY, Fred was the son of the late Charles Burr Neal and Clyde Ramsey Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Fentress and 2 brothers, Charles Neal, and Cleetas Wayne Neal.

Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving as an Electronics Aviation technician. Following his military service, he worked as an electrical and instrumentation technician in the oil pipeline industry for several companies including ARCO/BP located in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. He also worked for Sverdrup Engineering in Tullahoma, TN in the electrical and instrumentation field and then finished his working career with the Marshall County Tax Assessor’s office for 14 years prior to his retirement.  Fred enjoyed spending time with his 3 sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing and occasionally playing golf. Fred was an avid Tennessee football fan, Kentucky basketball fan and Atlanta Braves baseball fan! He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Survived by his wife of 33years, Paulette Neal of Lewisburg, TN; 3 sons, Allen (Marleny) Neal of Richmond Hill, GA, Todd (Katherine) Neal of Spring Hill, TN, Mike (Kerri) Neal of Fort Collins, CO; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be January 13, 2024 at Lawrence Funeral Home from 12 PM to 2 PM. A Celebration of Life will follow the visitation at 2 PM at the funeral home.

Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 203 S. Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN in charge of arrangements. (931) 364-2233.