Pastor Ronald R. Neall

Pastor Ronald R. Neall, age 83, of Amity, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014, at his home. He was born on September 15, 1930, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Virle R. Neall and Nellie Marvelle Eastman Neall. On July 1, 1954 he was married to Joan Marie Minchin who preceded him in death on May 7, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents. He was a life-long Seventh-day Adventist pastor having served for over forty-four years in several churches throughout multiple states and was a member of the Amity Seventh-day Adventist Church. He enjoyed reading, studying the Bible, exercising daily and he was an avid bicyclist. He was fondly known by many as the "peddling, praying preacher", as he would travel by bicycle, car or foot from home-to-home offering his compassion, prayers and witnessing to those in need. Pastor Ronald was truly a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, who dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. While he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, his precious memory will forever remain in their hearts. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kerry and Linda Neall of Orlando, Florida and Robert and Christine Neall of Amity; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Byron Reynolds of Collegedale, Tennessee and Shelly and Kevin Powell of Amity; twelve grandchildren, Jonathan Reynolds and his wife, Lindsay, Michael and Daniel Reynolds; Jason, Ryan, and Matthew Neall; Hannah, Nathan, Bethany, and Micah Powell; Elliot and Elizabeth Neall; one great-grandchild, Mekeila Reynolds; one brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Beatrice Neall of Collegedale, Tennessee; one nephew, Randy Neall; one niece, Cheryl Johnson; many in-laws, nieces and nephews from his deceased wife's family; and a host of wonderful friends. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Pastor Ronald Neall will be held Monday evening, May 26, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium of the Administration Building of Ouachita Hills Academy, located at 46 Madison Way, Amity, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in the First Seventh-day Adventist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visitation will be held 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, May 30, 2014, in the First Seventh-day Adventist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There will also be a visitation on Sunday morning, June 1, 2014, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, prior to the funeral services at the church. Interment will be in Collegedale Memorial Park in Collegedale, Tennessee. Arkansas arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Tennessee arrangements are under the direction of Covenant Funeral Services in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Flowers are always appreciated however, should you be interested in a gift that would live on long after the flowers fade and memories fail, you may consider this. One of Dad's favorite ministries was Adventist World Radio. He believed in the work they are doing around the world and supported them on a regular basis. We think nothing would honor him more than a donation made in his honor. When doing so, please indicate in a note that you are giving it in commemoration of Ronald R. Neall. All such gifts will be noted in AWR's Transmission magazine as given in recognition of his life. AWR will also notify his family of your contribution. Here is the website for where contributions can be made to: http://www.awr.org/en/giving or you can mail a check to: Adventist World Radio, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. In a memo state: Given in Honor of Ronald R. Neall. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.