Mr. Thomas Ray Neal, age 74, of Jackson GA, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin GA.

Mr. Neal was born on October 7, 1949, at Minnie G. Boswell Hospital in Greensboro GA, to the late Billy Franklin Neal and the late Thelma Nunn Neal. He grew up in Crawfordville GA, where he was Baptized at Margaret's Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Neal owned and operated Ray Neal Grading Inc. in Ellenwood and later in Jackson for over 20 years. He was a charter member of First Baptist Church Ellenwood.

Survivors include his wife, of 51 years Mrs. Brenda Pollard Neal of Jackson GA; daughters, Mrs. Brandy (Eric) Staton of Cumming GA, and Mrs. Brittany (Jeff) Anderson of Atlanta GA; sister, Mrs. Ellen Kinnon of Covington GA; grandchildren, Hunter Staton of McKinney Tx, Hannah Staton of Cumming GA, Eli Staton of Cumming GA, Olivia Anderson of Atlanta GA, Evan Anderson of Atlanta GA, Caroline Anderson of Atlanta GA; and  life long friend Bobby Moore of Crawfordville GA.

The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Sharon Church Chapel, 536 N. Ola Rd, McDonough GA. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Sharon Church Chapel.