George E. Neal Jr., 87

ELKTON, Md. - George E. Neal Jr., of Elkton, formerly of Chestertown, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at his home. He was 87.

Born on Nov. 16, 1920, in Maryland, he was the son of the late George E. Sr. and Louetta (Ringgold) Neal.

Mr. Neal graduated from Chestertown High School.

He worked as a mechanic with Worton Creek Marina, Crouch Motors and Walnut Point Farm, where he also worked as a handyman.

Mr. Neal married Jane Burris of Clayton, Del., on Aug. 16, 1940, and they made their home in Chestertown.

She predeceased him in June 2006.

Mr. Neal was a member of the Kent County Modelers Association in Sandtown, Del.

He enjoyed building and flying remote control aircraft, gardening, boating and reading.

Mr. Neal was also a member of Frank M. Jarman American Legion Post 36, Chestertown.

He was preceded in death by his wife in June 2006; and a son, George E. Neal III.

Mr. Neal is survived by son, Charles DeSales Neal and his wife Dona of Elkton; daughter, Janet L. Woodyard and her husband George of Melbourne, Fla.; brothers, Alan R. Neal of Clayton and H. Evans Neal of Ocala, Fla.; sister, Ann Dagenais of Columbia; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown.

Interment will be in Crumpton Cemetery.