David Allen Neal

David Allen Neal, 68, son of Shirley and Archie Neal, departed this life on Aug. 22 at his home in Bolivar. He was born in Bolivar on Jan. 18, 1958.

He attended Fair Play Schools and went on to join the Army National Guard. He worked for Ball Timber where he was a logger and later opened his own business, Neal Logging.

He was a man of God, love and humor. He was saved in his 30’s and in later life he went with his son and daughter-in- law to his nephew’s church, Life Church.

He had many talents, he was a car detailer, a handyman, but his favorite was cooking breakfast at Mom’s Deli and cutting up with all the guys. His favorite pastimes were fishing with his son Austin and nephew, Joey and spending time with his two pride and joys that called him Papa.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Peggy Martin and his step father, Leonard Mauck.

He is survived by the love of his life, Donna Neal, his children Ashley Neal and Austin Neal (Tina) and his two precious grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and their wives Archie and Sheila Neal of Danville, Ill., Johnny and Kim Neal of El Dorado Springs, Chuck and Lisha Mauck of Bolivar, Dennis and Kathy Mauck of Bolivar; sisters, Missy and Wayne Birt of Oakwood, Ill. and Kay Hoover of Republic; and a host of other family and friends.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 at Pitts Chapel in Bolivar. A visitation was from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Family and friends may leave online condolences at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.