Arthur Lee Neal, Sr.

Mr. Arthur Lee Neal, Sr. age 92, passed in peace on January 23, 2026, at his home accompanied by his loved one after a brief illness.

Mr. Neal was born on November 23, 1933 to Gladys Howard Neal and Oscar Neal, Sr.

On April 8, 1954, Arthur Lee married Ella Mae Steele and they shared many wonderful years together enjoying life. To this union, three children were born, Debra Kay, Arthur Lee, Jr. and Diana Faye.

Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Oscar Neal; wife, Ella Mae Neal; siblings, Oscar Neal, Jr., Joyce Steverson, and Annie B. Hall; and son, Arthur Lee Neal, Jr.

He is survived by his children, Debra (Jessie) Hobbs and Diana Neal (Gary Jones); daughter-in-law, Jacquelin Thompson Neal (Arthur deceased); grandchildren, Shannon Lockett, Brandi Neal, Renee Neal, Brandon Hobbs, and Garron Jones; brothers, Edward Neal, Gary Neal, and Billy Ray Neal; sisters, Bobbie Neal and Lola Faye; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Nedd and Emma Harper; brother-in-law, Alton Steele; as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Arthur accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Church of Christ at Park Lake Drive and Paul Quinn Church of Christ until his wife’s health began to fail, he then devoted his time to taking care of her on a full time basis. Arthur attended schools in Waco and worked for Brazos Feed 20+ years.