Ramey Neal

October 4, 1940 - March 24, 2020

Ramey Neal, 79, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Fishers surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 4, 1940, in Powersburg, Kentucky, a son of the late Fount and Della (Frost) Neal. Ramey married the love of his life, Lois Upchurch, on November 10, 1961 in Byrdstown, TN. He worked for Frost and Frost Sawmill in New Castle for 30 years and retired from the Henry County Highway Department. Ramey enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, and spending time with his grandchildren. Those left to cherish Ramey’s memory include his loving wife of 58 years, Lois Neal; three sons, Steve (Margaret) Neal of New Castle, Tim (Ashley) Neal of Anderson, and Ronnie (Penny) Neal of Michigan City; a daughter, Elizabeth (Grant) Rush of Fishers; eight grandchildren, Summer (Matt) Whelchel, Tyler Neal, Ashley Neal, Jake Neal, Isabella Neal, Isaiah, Amira, and Elianna Rush; three great-grandchildren Ava, Grace, and Weston; a sister, Peggy Neal of Albany, KY; seven brothers, Dean Neal of New Castle, Ed Neal of Albany, KY, Joe Neal and Russell Neal both of Monticello, KY, Kenny Neal, David Neal, and Billy Neal all of Powersburg, KY and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Danny Neal; a sister, Leta May Todd, and an infant sister, Rosa Lee Neal. Funeral services will be held privately at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Chaplain Rob Mifflin officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. You may view the funeral at 2:00 pm Friday, March 27, 2020 at www.facebook.com/sprolesfamilyfuneralhome. You may offer the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Ramey Neal.