Loren Lee "Smokey" Mcneal
August 2, 1935 — December 11, 2011
Loren Lee “Smokey” McNeal, 76, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away peacefully with his family by his side following a long illness on Sunday, December 11, 2011, at East Towne Care Center, Independence. Services: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 15, 2011, at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by Dr. Scott Meader. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point.
Survivors include his children, Scott (Nadine) McNeal of Shellsburg, Lori (Mike) Shannon of Independence and Darla Price of Independence; grandchildren, Jeramey, Chris, Stephanie, Nick and Jenna; great grandchild, Bella; brother, Lyle McNeal of Marion; and Smokey’s wife, Grace of Protivin.
Smokey was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one sister.
Born August 2, 1935, in Center Point, Iowa, Smokey was the son of Avery and Bessie (Reid) McNeal. Smokey drove truck for many years as an owner/operator and most recently for H & W Trucking and was a member of the Teamsters Local.
Smokey was a past president of the Eagles Club Cedar Rapids and an avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan. He enjoyed volunteering, being around children and supporting the Children’s Hospital. Smokey was a volunteer firefighter for the Center Point and Rowley fire departments.
Smokey’s family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff at the East Towne Care Center for the loving care given to Smokey.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Smokey’s memory.
Survivors include his children, Scott (Nadine) McNeal of Shellsburg, Lori (Mike) Shannon of Independence and Darla Price of Independence; grandchildren, Jeramey, Chris, Stephanie, Nick and Jenna; great grandchild, Bella; brother, Lyle McNeal of Marion; and Smokey’s wife, Grace of Protivin.
Smokey was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one sister.
Born August 2, 1935, in Center Point, Iowa, Smokey was the son of Avery and Bessie (Reid) McNeal. Smokey drove truck for many years as an owner/operator and most recently for H & W Trucking and was a member of the Teamsters Local.
Smokey was a past president of the Eagles Club Cedar Rapids and an avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan. He enjoyed volunteering, being around children and supporting the Children’s Hospital. Smokey was a volunteer firefighter for the Center Point and Rowley fire departments.
Smokey’s family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff at the East Towne Care Center for the loving care given to Smokey.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Smokey’s memory.
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