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Garry Lynn Neal

12/02/1958 - 03/23/2019

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Obituary For Garry Lynn Neal

Garry Lynn Neal of Bells, TX was called home to our Lord on March 23, 2019 at the age of 60. Garry was born on December 2, 1958 in Sherman, TX to Ward and Wanda Neal and the youngest of 5 children.

Garry married his best friend and love of his life Brenda McCracken on November 4, 1977. Their love story began 44 years ago. He graduated from Bells High School in 1977. Garry continued education at Grayson County College and obtained a degree in electronics. He graduated with the honor of Magna Cum Delaude. He was employed at Texas instruments in Sherman until retirement. Garry was best known for cracking jokes and making people laugh. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed family gatherings at his home watching the Dallas Cowboys play. Garry had a passion for hunting and collecting guns.

He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Neal, son Paul Neal (Shaila), and daughter Renatta Jones (Jeremy); grandchildren Kyla, Aiden, & Jesse James Neal, Avery, Easton, & Nathan Jones all of Bells; siblings Larry Neal (Patricia), Bula Garner (Floyd), Phyllis Branham (Bobby) all of Bells & Sandra Huffhines (Windell) of Whitesboro. Garry was preceded in death by his son Jessie Lynn Neal, parents Ward & Wanda Neal, and in-laws Richard and Jewell McCracken.

Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, TX. The service will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, TX with interment immediately following at Holloway Cemetery in Luella, TX. Ricky Ring will officiate, Pallbearers will be Garry's nephew's Mark Garner, Shane Neal, Randy Neal, Chad Branham, Cody Branham, & Nathan Baze. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandson's Aiden Neal, Jesse James Neal, Easton Jones, & Nathan Jones, & brother in law Richard Joe McCracken.

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  • 03/27/2019

    Mary McGill

    I am so sorry for your loss. This will be so hard for you. But know that others care,try and find comfort in knowing you are cared for

  • 03/27/2019

    Sarah Davis

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. Sarah E. Davis, RN, BSN

  • 03/26/2019

    Curtiss and Raylene Gray

    Brenda and Family, So sorry for your loss! Curtiss and Raylene

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