Funeral services for Stanley H. Neal will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA.  Pastor Brady Boyd, his son-in-law, will officiate the service.  A burial will follow with military honors at Kilpatrick Memorial Gardens in Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston, LA.

Stanley was born July 8, 1942, in Winchester, MA and passed away at his home in Ruston, LA with his family by his side on November 22, 2024. He served in the United States Army from 1962 until 1965 as a combat Medical Specialist stationed in Germany.  He returned to live in Ruston and joined the Ruston Police Department as a patrol officer, retiring February 1, 1990, as a Captain after 23 years of service.  After, also serving in the National Guard, Stanley retired as Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves following service in England during Desert Storm.  He proudly served the United States Military for over 26 years.

Following retirement from the Ruston Police Department, Stanley went to work at Lincoln General Hospital/ Northern Louisiana Medical Center as the Risk Manager and Director of Safety for 16 years before he retired completely.  However, he continued his dedication to serve others as part of the Auxiliary Team at Northern Louisiana Medical Center as President and for the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Citizen Observer Patrol (SCOP).  Stanley was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a man of strong faith who read his bible daily.

Stanley loved to be outdoors working in the yard, washing vehicles, and fishing with his grandchildren.  He also had a love for reading, watching westerns and detective shows.  He was a number one fan supporting his grandchildren in their sports and activities; but most importantly, he was the best daddy and hero to his two girls.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Howard and Grace Eleanor Oicles Neal.

Stanley is survived by his loving wife, Nadine Alexander Neal of 57 years; daughters, Pam Neal Boyd (Brady) of Colorado Springs, CO; and Erica Neal Norris (Brandon) of Ruston, LA; grandchildren, Abram Neal Boyd, Callie Grace Boyd, Christian Lane Norris, Connor Neal Norris; siblings, David Allan Neal (Pat) of Calhoun, LA; Nancy Neal Campbell (Pete) of Richmond, TX; Garry Neal (Terri) of Fayetteville, AR; and Linda Neal Pate (Don) of Richmond, TX; along with other family and friends.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the extraordinary care of the doctors, nurses, and staff of Ruston Regional Specialty Hospital, Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, and Michael McDonald, person caregiver and family friend.

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