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Celebration of Life
Celebration of Life to be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 2 PM to 5 PM Please RSVP at: https://www.celebratingdrbillneal.com/ location will be provided when you RSVP.
This will be an outdoor open house with no speakers or central time to gather. There will be a pictorial display of Bill’s life and we hope you will visit with family and friends. Casual dress. All COVID-19 guidelines in place at the time will be followed.
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3 trees were planted in memory of William Neal
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
3 trees were planted in memory of
William Neal
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As a medical student Bill was my first Mentor. He was a compassionate hero of mine and someone that I wanted to be like as a physician. God Bless him.
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Karie King lit a candle
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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To the family of Dr. Neal, I hope you are able to see this message, as I just heard the news that Dr. Neal had passed. Growing up, I was unaware that your Father, was the man who saved my brother and my families life. In 1976, my brother was born in Washington, PA and the doctors & nurses were not able to care for my brother. He was rushed to Ruby Memorial to be saved by Dr. Neal. He spent many years under Dr. Neal’s care and I will be forever grateful for him. He was absolutely wonderful man. Today, I am filled with tears knowing that I was unable to thank him. If it weren’t for Dr. Neal, I wouldn’t have my brother. I am so very thankful for your father, he truly was a miracle worker. Your family will be in my prayers.
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Jerry Reitman posted a condolence
Thursday, September 16, 2021
I had the pleasure of serving with Bill on the Board of Governors of Children’s Miracle Network. His quick wit, insights, and common sense made for valuable contributions to the 173 Children’s hospital served by CMN.
Jerry I. Reitman
Past-Chairman
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
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Robert Nerhood, MD posted a condolence
Sunday, January 24, 2021
I had the pleasure to work with Bill for many years on the WV perinatal committee. He was a good friend, a great Doc and a true visionary regarding the regionalization of health care in sparsely populated states. I was fascinated and bedazzled to read of the breadth of his career. Well done Bill! You will be missed.
Bob Nerhood
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Mary Smith lit a candle
Friday, January 15, 2021
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He saw my daughter for her heart condition and was the best! We were blessed to have him as her doctor!! Prayers for you all!
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Dennis Pratt lit a candle
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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I had the privilege of serving with Doc Neal on the Constellation in Viet Nam. He was a great flight surgeon and a great leader as a Naval officer. He was always there for us when we got hurt working on the flight deck. Always enjoyed his humor. Was very lucky to meet up with him again in 2005 when we held a VA-196 reunion at Whidbey Island. He was truly a great guy who was loved by all. Rest in Peace Shipmate
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Dennis M. Burton, M.D. posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The heights of great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upwards in the night.
--Winston Churchill--
Bill was a great man. Looking back on it I don't see how he acheived so much yet was a close friend and a great physician to many of us.
All of our lives are a little less enriched with his passing.
My love and condolences to the family.
-Go with God my friend-
Dennie
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Jerry wiles uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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This is jerry wiles I had dr.neel as my Dr from a newborn baby till I was a adult he was like a best friend I will always love you like a buddy and beat friend this r Rips my heart out rips my heart out. My sister sent me this obituary and I about feel over I looked for you for year to show you the man I am today and give you a big hug and thank you for the life that you gave me I know you are a angel in heaven if anyone will be it would be you again Dr neel we all love you and thank you for everything you did I wish I could have came to pay my respect to you and be able to see the guy who came in the hospital to see me after I have heart surgery when I was 11 and you was so tired you ran into the door wow what a Dr you was
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AJ of Preston County posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Dr. Neal was a wonderful doctor who truly cared for his patients. My brother was born with a heart defect and Dr. Neal was his doctor until he was an adult. My brother truly looked up to him and will never forget him and the impact he made in his life and other children's life. He tried to locate him at Ruby a few years ago and was told he retired. This man was more than a doctor, he was a friend to his patients. His shoes will be hard to fill. RIP
Sorry for your loss of a great man. Prayers!
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Charles “chuck” Connell posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
My warm memories of Bill extend back to times we first shared walking home from grade school and continued to reminisce about as late as our most recent high school reunion in 2018 with classmates who graduated in 1957 from St Joseph’s HS in Huntington. As the son of a physician he was proud and learned what life would be like if he followed that path. We stayed in touch over the years, first when he attended Xavier and I was at the University of Cincinnati. We played tennis together when we were reunited more closely in Morgantown in the 1980s as I served on the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences and he at WVU medical center.
Bill combined the qualities of a curious dreamer with those of a man of action. Although those who read his obituary will marvel at his accomplishment as I do, it’s Bill’s humility and hope that he could do even more for the children he served that stand out in my thoughts as we pause to offer thanks for his achievements and condolences to the extended family that will miss him so much.
Regards and best wishes, Chuck Connell
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Steven B. Sherer posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
It’s been a long time but he was a huge part of my life growing up with a congenital heart defect. I would see him in Beckley for my appointments every so often. He was a very kind man. He’s definitely the reason I’m still living today. My family and I send our prayers out the family of a great spirit.
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Mark and Judith Houlihan Geary posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Susan, Rick, Jerry and your families, sending you our love and prayers at this very sad time. Bill has always been a joy to know and we will never forget him. Here in our town of Washington, PA he is beloved by families whose children live and thrive because of his caring practice of medicine. He was a remarkable man.
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Allison Jamison posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
I had the great pleasure of getting to know Dr. Neal through the FH Foundation Board of Directors. His wisdom, kindness, and empathy were inspiring, and I was so saddened to learn of his passing. What a wonderful legacy he leaves, and my family and I send our prayers for comfort to his entire family.
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Josh Knowles posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
It was a great honor and privilege to work with Bill for the last 5-6 year with the FH Foundation. He was passionate about improving the care of children with this condition and worked tirelessly and with great sincerity. He was the Chairman of the Board for our organization and a man with very sage advice and counsel. We will miss him dearly. I know he was very passionate about WVa and his family and was always proud to share stories and pictures. We will miss him greatly.
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Tony Majestro posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Most sorry to hear that my special friend and med school classmate expired, We continued our friendship with our annual Med School Alumni meetings each year-He developed a High Grade Pediatric Dept at WVU.and provided an excellent Pediatric Referral service for our state. Our condolences to his family. He will be missed by our class of 1966! Tony Majestro
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Samantha Davis & family lit a candle
Monday, January 4, 2021
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Dr. Neal- your legacy will forever go on in the lives of those you have touched. You will never be forgotten and you will always be one of my heroes. Your job is done, so go rest, for you deserve it. Keep watch over us and know you are loved and missed by so many.
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Ginger Toothman masters posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Thanks to dr Neal we got 20 more years with my sister. He is now in heaven with her and they are reminiscing about the times they had together
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Jasmine Patel lit a candle
Monday, January 4, 2021
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Bill Neal was a great man. I had the privilege of working with him at the FH Foundation. Him and I shared a special bond. He was a mentor, friend, father figure, and genuinely one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. I will miss you greatly Dr. Neal, and will continue living my life remembering all your great advice and the amazing memories I have with you. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Stacey Stanley posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
I was fortunate enough to work for Dr. Neal as an admin at the FH Foundation. I was tasked with assisting him in any of his FH related needs. Having no medical or public health experience I often felt intimidated but Dr. Neal never hesitated to explain what we were working on why it was important. Often we would share stories of my father or Dr. Neal's time in the navy as both served at the same time.
I will always remember Dr. Neal's kindness and passion for public health. My sincerest condolences to his loved ones.
Warm regards,
Stacey Stanley
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Sue and Hank Hanburger posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Parents of Megan Hanburger Bonfili
Martha,
Hank and I so sorry for your loss and sadness. Bill was a very kind person and so helpful to Megan on her wedding day. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Doug and Nancy Reed posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Our condolences to Dr. Neal’s family. He was a great doctor and a true gentleman. We first met Bill in 1983 as lead physician for our own daughter. She had success heart surgery at age 3 in 1986 and he remained her heart doctor until released at age 18. She went on to become a pediatric ICU nurse at Vanderbilt Hospital and I know he and all her doctors and nurses had a profound impact on her, and ours, life. I later got to know him better over the years in my career and truly admired his ability and commitment to provide high level care to children. Rest In Peace and thank you for your dedication.
Doug and Nancy Reed
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Dianne Muchant posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
It is with great sorrow that I write this with condolences to Martha and the rest of Bill's family. Bill was a leader in improving children's heath care, and WV has lost a strong advocate for children all across the state. His impact on improving the lives of children will be felt for years. Bill was always supportive of my career in Pediatrics, and for that I am forever grateful. Be at peace.
Dianne Muchant, MD
Lewisburg, PA
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Doug Aigner posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Bill, a classmate at Wheeling College and very dear friend, saved the life of Cory Booth, son of a Goodyear colleague. Cory was born with a serious heart defect which Bill treated at WVU. Thank you Dr. Bill and God bless you.
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Sam Carcione uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 3, 2021
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Mike Santer, Bill Neal, Dan Haller and Don Benson always went to 6AM mass. On this day, they all went about their usual preparations and were headed to the chapel. But it was 2AM. They'd reset Don's alarm as a practical joke. I had to wait in the bushes to get this picture when they surprised Don with reality.
Bill was a treasured member of the Wheeling College Class of '61. Even though he would graduate from Xavier, he was our classmate and was always included in our emails, reunions, etc. By the way, Mike and Don, as well as Bill, continued on to become noted medical doctors. Dan is an attorney who has dedicated his life to serving those in need.
We will miss Bill and will always be grateful for having known him.
Sam Carcione
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Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of William A. Neal, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Navy Veteran, William A. Neal, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
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The family of William Neal uploaded a photo
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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