11/11/12 — William “Bill” Haskell Neal

WILLIAM “BILL” HASKELL NEAL, age 79, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, November 09, 2012, at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, following an extended illness.

Mr. Neal was a member of the Broadview Baptist Church.  He was a retired Electrical Engineer.  Mr. Neal was a member of the Winchester Masonic Lodge #158, and the Scottish Rite.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. Neal was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of almost 60 years as well as to his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; William C. and Cora Neal, son, Elton W. Neal and grandchild, Neal Matthews.

He is survived by his wife, Lurline Neal of Winchester.  Daughters; MaeBelle Neal of Winchester, Jennifer Deline Arnold of Huntland, sister, Janice Marlyn Howse of Murfreesboro, 7-grandchildren, 1-great-granddaughter.

Visitation with the family for Mr. Neal will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday Evening, November 11, 2012 in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services in Estill Springs with Services to follow at 4:00.  A eulogy will be given by Wade Bryson, Nephew of Mr. Neal and Bro. Neil Foster will officiate.  Masonic Rites will conclude the service.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.