Geren Bernard Neal Geren Bernard Neal was the son of the late Charlie and Gracie McKee Neal. He was born April 13, 1920 at Union AR and departed this life Dec 7, 2003 at the Medical Center of Calico Rock AR at the age of 83 years, 7 months, and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Hazel Inez Smith on Feb 27, 1943 in El Paso, TX. To this union, 4 children were born. He served his country in the US Army during WW II for 4 years, 11 months, and 17 days under the command of Gen. Patton's 3rd Army as Tech. Sergeant being a machine gun gunner on tank. He was awarded a Purple Heart. He fulfilled his life as a farmer and was a member of the Hebron Church at Bexar AR. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Neal of the home in Mitchell; his children: Allen J. and Jannette Neal of Mitchell, Charles and Judy Neal of Gepp AR, Sandra Kay and Gene Sublett of Bono AR, and Dwight and Monte Neal of Mitchell. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Kurtis Neal, Charlotte Neal Hutson, Deanna Neal Hunter, Renea Neal Prince, Chris Sublett, Cheryl Neal Campbell and Ewell Neal; 4 great-grandchildren; Haley Hunter, Regan Prince, J.D. Campbell and Jacob Hutson and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was proceded in death by his parents, his twin, Gerald Neal, brother Elbert Neal, and sister Edith Neal Birdsong. Funeral services were held at Mitchell Assembly of God Church at Mitchell AR on Dec 11, 2003 at 2pm. Officiating ministers were: Alfred Young, Roy Gregg, Jack Heavener. Music was by Max Williams and the choir from Byron Community Church, Jerry Blackwell and Marty Sanders. Pallbearers were his grandsons and grandsons in law: Kevin Campbell, Jamie Hutson, Gregg Hunter, Chris Sublett, Kurtis Neal, Ewell Neal. Honorary Pallbearers were: Coy Morris, Charles Campbell, Leroy Moore, Rex Baker, Tom Franks and Jim Middleton. Interment was in Mitchell Cemetery at Mitchell AR. Services were conducted by Cox-Blevins Funeral Home in Salem AR.