Guy Neal
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In Loving Memory of
Guy Neal
Guy Neal, 96, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away September 3rd, 2018 at Medicalodges Eudora. Guy was born on June 3rd, 1922 in Quinton, Oklahoma to Louis and Sophie Neal. Guy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nora Lois Neal; his brothers Jim Neal, Dess Neal, Melvin Neal; his sister Viola Gray; and grandsons Jerome Neal, Michael Hunter, Bradley VanSteenburgh; nieces Lucy Neal, Melvinna Neal; and his nephew Richard Neal. Guy had 5 children, Andra D. Neal, Dayna Hunter both of Olathe, Kansas; Patricia Lancaster of Augusta, Kansas; Janice Toth of Kansas City, Missouri; and James Neal of Mesquite, Nevada. Guy had 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, 7 nieces and 8 nephews.
Guy attended school at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas (1936 to 1940). He entered the Army with Haskell Indian Troop I. Troop I, later to be renamed Battery B, left for active duty in WW II, Dec. 23, 1940. Guy also served during WWII in the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart & Good Conduct Medal. Guy was discharged from active duty after the war on May 7th, 1945. He retired from the Army with a rank of Captain. Guy married Nora Lois Wyatt on March 25, 1943 while on military leave. Guy and Nora were happily married for 75 years. Guy attended Eastern Oklahoma A & M College in Wilburton, Oklahoma & then completed his degree in Science & Agriculture in 1950 at Panhandle A&M College in Goodwell, Oklahoma. He worked for Williams Natural Gas Pipeline in Kansas, Oklahoma & Wyoming. He retired in 1982 while working in Lawrence, Ks. as a district superintendent.
Guy was a loving husband and father. As an avid sports enthusiast, he played both baseball and football in college. He also enjoyed hunting and spending time with his dogs. He was a very social person who enjoyed hanging out at the barber shop and hardware store after his retirement. Guy’s smile will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Services
Guy’s life will be celebrated at Warren McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, Ks. on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at 12:30 PM. He will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will greet friends at 12 noon a half hour prior to the service at the mortuary.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Guy’s honor to Douglas County Visiting Nurses Hospice of Lawrence, Kansas in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I have a lot of good memories of him.
So sorry Jim and Deena and all your family. I pray for comfort and peace. Knowing he and your Mom are reunited helps. I know. Love you.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family.
So sorry for your loss Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Knowing he is with your mom & other loved ones makes it a little easier. Lossing both parents this year is especially hard but you will have your memories. Prayers & hugs Jim &Deana
My condolences go out to the family. It was an honor to have known him. With prayers,Michael Hill. ⚓️???????? ????
We are sorry for your loss. John will never forget Guy hiring him at Williams Natural Gas/Cities Service Gas. He was a really nice guy.
My uncle Guy was a great American hero, and he was my hero growing up. I remember him coming back from the war rolling up in Granpa’s front yard in his new Studebaker in his uniform all pressed and neat. Memories like that last a life time. I’ll miss you uncle Guy.
I’m so sorry for your loss❤️???? Wow, what a man your father was!!!! Amazing to know you had the chance to hear some of his stories of his life!!! My heart goes out to you all! It doesn’t matter if we know it’s coming or not, it’s still hard to lose your dad, your grandpa or friend…. sending my love❤️????????
Linda K (Gray) Click, loving niece.
I still have a Bible from Granny with newspaper clippings cut out of Uncle Guy’s college football playing days which I would read when I was a little girl and went to church my mom and Granny. My granny also made me baby dresses out of Uncles Guys parachute from the war, which I remember dressing up my favorite Teddy Bear with. Uncle Guy was so loving to my Grandmother making sure she had a caregiver to stay with her and supportive to my Mom when she had cancer, visiting and calling frequently. Uncle Guy had many welcoming arms and hearts in heaven waiting for him. 96 years old and still handsome Uncle Guy!!
Uncle Guy and Aunt Lois were wonderful and welcoming to all of us and our kids that went to Haskell. I have living memories and he will always be in my heart so glad we coiuld be there.