Walter "Leon" Neal
September 29, 1957 ~ August 23, 2021
Walter “Leon” Neal
63, of Mooresville, passed away on August 23, 2021 at home. Leon was born on September 29, 1957, in Evansville, IN to the late Myrtle and Arthur Neal.
Leon was a hardworking man, who enjoyed the simple things in life. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and watching the Andy Griffith Show, Gunsmoke and Diners, Drive-ins & Dives on TV.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings Joe, Pete, Ruby, Sarah, Mary, Blanche, and Dorothy.
He is survived by his wife Melissa (Collier) Neal; children Heather Melton, Ashly Neal, Kathy Cooley, Kyle Collier, Nichole Spencer; brothers Charlie Neal, Coral “Smiley” Neal; mother in-law Kate Collier; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
As per Leon’s wishes he will be cremated, and a celebration of his life will take place privately at a later date. Memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Leon’s memory to the American Diabetes Association https://www.diabetes.org/ or to the American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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He was such an amazing man and loved his great-grandchildren Cassie, Hanna, and Owen very much! We love and miss you so much. Rest high on that mountain papaw.
Baby, you will always be mine. I know you are with me. I love you heart and soul always and forever! Until we meet again my Love.
Me and Leon were buds through my highschool years and beyond. One time we bought a car and took it to my grandmothers property and litterally tore it up crashing into trees and stuff. We always had a good time wben we hung out!
So many good memories I couldn’t just choose. May you spread your wings and have peace now. Thanks for being a wonderful father and husband. I will not say goodbye but will say see you later. Love you Pops