Jack Neal Sr. – Virginia Beach Jack Neal Sr., 80, passed away peacefully with his family and the angels by his side September 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Jenny and Dixie B. Neal Sr., brothers Alva Lee, Dixie B. Neal Jr., and sister Audrey Doughtie. He was born in St.…
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Jack Neal Sr., 80, passed away peacefully with his family and the angels by his side September 22, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jenny and Dixie B. Neal Sr., brothers Alva Lee, Dixie B. Neal Jr., and sister Audrey Doughtie. He was born in St. Brides, VA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Betty Neal; son Jack Neal Jr. of Hampton; daughters Nancy Turco and husband John of Summerville, SC; Jeri Phillips and husband Michael of Norfolk, VA; Jackie Richelieu and husband Kurt of Kennewick, WA; 5 grandchildren Jayna, Nicole, Charlie, Stephanie and Emily; one great-grandchild Jake; brother William Earl Neal and wife Patsy of Chesapeake, VA; and sister Georgia Shirley of Virginia Beach, VA.
He retired from Virginia Beach City Schools in 1993, and continued working for his good friends Teresa & Danny Garcia at Ceramic Arts Dental Lab. Jack loved all music, rock ‘n roll, c & w and jazz. He was a talented performer. To his many fans all over the world that would claim him as the best bass player in the world, he would say, “keep rockin'”. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, VB.
His Legacy is found not as much in what he said, but as in how he lived his life; an unwavering faith in the Lord, kindness and respect for all he encountered, and a dedication & pride in his family. His quick wit, contagious smile & loving touch will surely be missed.
The family will be having a private memorial service at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.
Michelle McHugh
left a message on September 22, 2011:
Dear Betty , Nancy & family,
We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts & prayer.
I sure am going to miss his stories when he came in for his haircuts :- Take care , if there is anything I can do for you Betty please let me know.
love always, Michelle & John
Curtis Richelieu
left a message on September 22, 2011:
We're gonna miss you, Daddie!!! You're so much fun. Love you.
Curtis Richelieu
left a message on September 22, 2011:
We're gonna miss you, Daddie!!! You're so much fun. Love you.
Ashlee Rubon
left a message on September 22, 2011:
I am so blessed enough to call Mr.Neal's granddaughter Nicole my best friend. I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife at their granddaughter Jayna's wedding a few years ago. I know you will be missed, I'm so glad I got to meet you. You have an amazing daughter Jackie who raised great children.
Jayna Eveland
left a message on September 22, 2011:
Poppy... We will all miss your infectious smile. You were always such a wonderful man to be around. I know you will live on in our hearts... I know I can see your great sense of humor and love for music already through Jake. I love you so much! xoxo
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ken & Sharron Hancock
left a message on September 23, 2011:
Dear Betty & Family
Our heartfelt prayers go out to you all at this sad time. May the Lord give you His peace and comfort as you look to Him. We will miss Jack so much. We consider it a great blessing to have been friends with you and Jack over the past 23 years.
You hold a special place in our hearts, as Jack did and will always.
All our love to you from Sharron, Ken, Lloyd, Curtis & Melody.
Gus Passaris
left a message on September 23, 2011:
Dear Betty and family,
I was so saddend to hear about the passing of Jack. He was a great man and had such an interesting history in his life. Jack was one of the "coolest" men I ever met. He was special in every way. Jack always had a smile on his face and the world is a better place having been graced by his presence. We will miss him here at School Plant and my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Gus Passaris
Judy Williams
left a message on September 23, 2011:
I was a VB school cafeteria manager for 30 years and had the great pleasure of knowing Jack through work. He was always so pleasant to be around and so proud of his family! My love to you all.
Letty Macurda
left a message on September 25, 2011:
Betty, Nancy, and Family; I am sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sorrowful time. Betty, I really didn't know your husband too well except when you two came into Mane Wave, but I have known Nancy a long time from working with her. My deepest condolences go out to you.
Sam
left a message on September 25, 2011:
I'm sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We were teens together in St. Brides. Everything that I ever knew about the guitar was from observing Jack. Although we went in different directions when grown, I still remember with fondness our friendship during those formative years. Sam
steve foster
left a message on September 28, 2011:
i was very sad to hear about jack,i kept in touch with him over many years as a fan of his as he was a bluecap with gene vincent,i was lucky to meet jack twice and spent some time with him when he visited england to do some great shows,we kept in touch and became friends,jumping jack neal you will be missed.steve foster england
Sam Powell
left a message on October 3, 2011:
Bass player in Gene Vincent's legendary Bluecaps, he has been a huge influence on generations of rock n roll Bass players since 1956.
God Bless you Sir.
GRAHAM FENTON
left a message on October 4, 2011:
I HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK AND RECORD SOME SONGS WITH JACK AND TO MEET HIS WIFE BETTY WHO WERE REALLY NICE PEOPLE & A LOVING COUPLE .I HAD WORKED WITH GENE & SOME OF THE OTHER BLUECAPS IN RECENT TIMES SO I KNEW A LOT ABOUT JACK BEFORE I MET HIM!HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED OF COURSE BY HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS & FANS AROUND THE WORLD . I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BETTY & ALL HIS FAMILY.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU! GOD BLESS & CONDOLENCES FROM .
GRAHAM FENTON & FAMILY
Ritchie Gee
left a message on November 10, 2011:
12/Oct/11
Dearest Betty and Family
Kathy and I had to send this e-mail after hearing the very sad news about Jack
Jack was one of my all time heros a fantastic person who cared about all the people he met and his fans here in the UK
I have some fantastic memories of Jack and a treasure the Blue Cap that he gave me on his last visit to us here in England
Please send our condolences to the rest of the family and if there is anything that I can do here in the UK Please let me know
Last week I did an radio interview and dedicated one of my favourite tracks to Jack which was Jump Giggles and Shouts
With very warm Wishes
Ritchie and Kathy
Home tel 01530 45 56 57
Mobile 07976 964086
E-mail ritchiegee@freeuk.com
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Michelle McHugh
left a message on September 22, 2011:
Dear Betty , Nancy & family,
We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts & prayer.
I sure am going to miss his stories when he came in for his haircuts :- Take care , if there is anything I can do for you Betty please let me know.
love always, Michelle & John
Curtis Richelieu
left a message on September 22, 2011:
We're gonna miss you, Daddie!!! You're so much fun. Love you.
Curtis Richelieu
left a message on September 22, 2011:
We're gonna miss you, Daddie!!! You're so much fun. Love you.
Ashlee Rubon
left a message on September 22, 2011:
I am so blessed enough to call Mr.Neal's granddaughter Nicole my best friend. I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife at their granddaughter Jayna's wedding a few years ago. I know you will be missed, I'm so glad I got to meet you. You have an amazing daughter Jackie who raised great children.
Jayna Eveland
left a message on September 22, 2011:
Poppy... We will all miss your infectious smile. You were always such a wonderful man to be around. I know you will live on in our hearts... I know I can see your great sense of humor and love for music already through Jake. I love you so much! xoxo
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ken & Sharron Hancock
left a message on September 23, 2011:
Dear Betty & Family
Our heartfelt prayers go out to you all at this sad time. May the Lord give you His peace and comfort as you look to Him. We will miss Jack so much. We consider it a great blessing to have been friends with you and Jack over the past 23 years.
You hold a special place in our hearts, as Jack did and will always.
All our love to you from Sharron, Ken, Lloyd, Curtis & Melody.
Gus Passaris
left a message on September 23, 2011:
Dear Betty and family,
I was so saddend to hear about the passing of Jack. He was a great man and had such an interesting history in his life. Jack was one of the "coolest" men I ever met. He was special in every way. Jack always had a smile on his face and the world is a better place having been graced by his presence. We will miss him here at School Plant and my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Gus Passaris
Judy Williams
left a message on September 23, 2011:
I was a VB school cafeteria manager for 30 years and had the great pleasure of knowing Jack through work. He was always so pleasant to be around and so proud of his family! My love to you all.
Letty Macurda
left a message on September 25, 2011:
Betty, Nancy, and Family; I am sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sorrowful time. Betty, I really didn't know your husband too well except when you two came into Mane Wave, but I have known Nancy a long time from working with her. My deepest condolences go out to you.
Sam
left a message on September 25, 2011:
I'm sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We were teens together in St. Brides. Everything that I ever knew about the guitar was from observing Jack. Although we went in different directions when grown, I still remember with fondness our friendship during those formative years. Sam
steve foster
left a message on September 28, 2011:
i was very sad to hear about jack,i kept in touch with him over many years as a fan of his as he was a bluecap with gene vincent,i was lucky to meet jack twice and spent some time with him when he visited england to do some great shows,we kept in touch and became friends,jumping jack neal you will be missed.steve foster england
Sam Powell
left a message on October 3, 2011:
Bass player in Gene Vincent's legendary Bluecaps, he has been a huge influence on generations of rock n roll Bass players since 1956.
God Bless you Sir.
GRAHAM FENTON
left a message on October 4, 2011:
I HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK AND RECORD SOME SONGS WITH JACK AND TO MEET HIS WIFE BETTY WHO WERE REALLY NICE PEOPLE & A LOVING COUPLE .I HAD WORKED WITH GENE & SOME OF THE OTHER BLUECAPS IN RECENT TIMES SO I KNEW A LOT ABOUT JACK BEFORE I MET HIM!HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED OF COURSE BY HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS & FANS AROUND THE WORLD . I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BETTY & ALL HIS FAMILY.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU! GOD BLESS & CONDOLENCES FROM .
GRAHAM FENTON & FAMILY
Ritchie Gee
left a message on November 10, 2011:
12/Oct/11
Dearest Betty and Family
Kathy and I had to send this e-mail after hearing the very sad news about Jack
Jack was one of my all time heros a fantastic person who cared about all the people he met and his fans here in the UK
I have some fantastic memories of Jack and a treasure the Blue Cap that he gave me on his last visit to us here in England
Please send our condolences to the rest of the family and if there is anything that I can do here in the UK Please let me know
Last week I did an radio interview and dedicated one of my favourite tracks to Jack which was Jump Giggles and Shouts
With very warm Wishes
Ritchie and Kathy
Home tel 01530 45 56 57
Mobile 07976 964086
E-mail ritchiegee@freeuk.com
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