Samuel Ray Neal

Samuel Ray Neal was born on July 17, 1949 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a joyful arrival for Lavonia Jones and Freddie Neal.

Nicknamed “Frog,” Samuel attended Rhymes High School. He later settled in Houston, Texas, where he served as an Electrical Welder for several years.

Samuel is preceded in death by his parents: Lavonia Neal and Freddie Neal, As well as his brother Albert Neal.

He leaves behind four children: Constance Horne, Lori (Imari) Jackson, Anastasia Wade and Corey Patterson; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three siblings: Beatrice (Andrew) Washington, Mary Anne (Randy) Smith, Kevin Ross and host of cousins and friends.