Walter J. McNeal, 86

GEORGETOWN - Walter J. McNeal of Georgetown passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, in his home. He was 86.

Walter was born in Wilmington, son of the late Walter J. Sr. and Agnes (Campbell) McNeal.

He worked for many years with Greg Ferrera Co. in construction, plumbing and roadwork, and retired in 1981.

Walter was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He entered active service in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1946, serving most of that time overseas.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6984 in Milton and American Legion Post 28 in Georgetown.

Walter enjoyed farming and spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Erna (Hart) McNeal; two children, Jean Reed and husband Jim of Newark and Herbert Cadden and wife Rachel of Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three half-brothers; and a half-sister.

Services and burial will be held privately.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.