James Frederick Neale's Obituary
NEALE, JAMES FREDERICK was born May 3, 1931 in Teague, Texas and passed away August 6, 2010 in Irving, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, James & Dorothy, and his sister, Ramah. James proudly served his country during the Korean War, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. He came to Dallas and began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone, where he started out as an installer and was promoted to manager and served 37 years before retirement. He loved the outdoors, but his passion was following his grandsons, watching them play sports, especially baseball. Buddy loved all of his friends and will be greatly missed, especially by his loving family. James is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Patsy, daughters, Patricia Johnson & husband Flavil, and Cheryl Chandler & husband David; brothers, Tommy Neale & wife Martha, and Bobby Neale & wife Patty. Buddy`s best friends, whom he loved dearly, were his two grandsons, Bucky Chandler and wife Cara Marie, and Brent Chandler. Buddy recently welcomed the arrival of his great grandson, Graham Neale Chandler who he cherished. Family will receive friends on Monday, August 9, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
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