James Russell Neal, age 73, born in Greenwood, Mississippi and a resident of Bay Minette, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.
He was a commercial artist (retired) at General Electric. He is survived by his mother, Lavada Neal of Gulf Shores, AL; his stepchildren, Becky Reynolds of Bay Minette, Max Reid of Magnolia Springs and Robby Reid of Stapleton; three sisters, Brenda Klopf of Bay Minette, Peggy Albrets of Prattville and Susan Parsons of Bay Minette; six grandchildren, Jamie Reynolds, Cheri Palmer, Nathaniel Reid, Natalie Reid, Kevin Reid and Rob Reid and two great-grandchildren, Xander Reid and Adien Reid. The funeral service will be held Friday, June 29, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with the Reverend J. P. Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 29, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. service at Norris Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jene Palmer, Derek Pierce, Kevin Albrets, Judson Albrets, Harry Parsons and Sam Parsons. Arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, 402 E. 2nd St., Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-9596. To post online condolences please visit our website at www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
