Joseph Benjamin McNeal (66) passed away at home in Boise, ID on 11-11-2021 (Veterans Day). He will be greatly missed. Joseph and his family appreciate all the great medical care he received over the many years through the Boise Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Born 9-11-1955 in Henderson, North Carolina. Married Sharon (Bigelow) McNeal 10-12-1991 (30 years ago).
Survived by his loving wife Sharon (Bigelow) McNeal; son Joseph B. McNeal V; daughter Zoë McNeal of Boise, ID; parents Joe B. McNeal and Mildred Frances (Howard) McNeal of Mtn. Home ID; sisters Patricia Ann Howard of Henderson, NC, Deborah Baker Hampton (Toney Hampton) of Tacoma, WA, Sharon Denise Dixon (Alfred Dixon) of San Antonio, TX, Stephanie L. Moore (Philander Moore) of Austin, TX; aunt Cleo (McNeal) Robinson of Miami, FL; honorary brother Richard McNeal of Oakland, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers and grandmothers from Schenectady, NY and Henderson, NC; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His father served in the Air Force. For that reason, Joseph, his sisters, and mother lived throughout the U.S., Guam, and the Philippines. Joseph also proudly served in the Air Force (Senior Airman) as a Medical Laboratory Specialist from 1975-1981. He attended Bible school for a year to study applying God’s Word in business. Joseph received bachelor’s degrees from City University in chemistry and environmental health. He was an entrepreneur beginning with running newspaper delivery and car wash businesses as a boy to multiple businesses throughout the rest of his life.
Joseph loved spending time with his family, cooking, and traveling. Once Joseph and the family were on the road, the trips were often extended to other locations on the spur of the moment. One summer turned into travels from coast to coast visiting family throughout the U.S.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing towards a tribute bench along the Boise greenbelt. Donations may be made to the Joseph McNeal Memorial Fund in care of Mountain West Bank, 433 N. 16th St., Boise, Idaho 83702
A Memorial Service will be held at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Drive, Garden City, ID 83714 on Thursday, November 18th at 2 pm. A private family burial will be held at a later date at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Boise, ID 83714.
To watch the service, please visit: https://vimeo.com/647520523
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Teressa Debnam Jones says
November 14, 2021 at 6:58 pmPraying for you in your loss memories are gifts our hearts receive to bring gentle comfort as we grieve May God continue to bless my family love you always
Barbara Bogard says
November 14, 2021 at 11:40 pmMy sincere sympathy to Sharon and the McNeal family on the passing of this kind and God-fearing man.
Paul and Laurie Hartsook says
November 16, 2021 at 8:47 amTo our wonderful family. We love you deeply. The memories of the McNeal and Hartsook family are a wonderful part of our life book. Thank you. May God be with you. Love Paul and Laurie.
Tawnya Nyman says
November 17, 2021 at 10:43 amSharon – You, Joseph, and the children were such an important part of my life when we first moved to Boise. One of my favorite memories was when Joseph would get Joe dancing and singing in the office because they were playing “Getting Jiggy Wit It” FULL BLAST and all you and I could do was laugh and join in! You are such a dear family and my heart goes out to you, Joe, Zoe and the rest of your family. Love, Tawnya (Ward) Nyman
Aaron and Debra (Dee) Thomas says
November 17, 2021 at 7:36 pmOur family sends sincere condolences on the loss of this Man of God. We continue to lift the family in prayer.
Linda (Bigelow) and Mike Hiett says
December 10, 2021 at 11:36 amWe are praying for you, all of the family and friends of Joseph. We remember him with love and appreciation for all the love, support, and devotion he brought to my sister, Sharon, and their children, Zoe and Joe, and to our whole family. Gratitude for his service to us and our nation. I wish I had been able to spend more time with him, as we were not able to live close by to Boise. Special condolences to Joseph’s parents, for the unexpected experience of a child passing on. “God be with you all till we meet again.” Love always, Linda (Bigelow) and Mike Hiett