Morris Neal, 85, of New Rosspassed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.
He was born Sept. 6, 1938, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, to Elbert and Mildred (VanSickle) Neal. Morris married Kathryn Nipper in 1959, raising their four children together and later divorced. He then married Judith Youngs on Dec. 28, 1974, and celebrated almost 50 years together.
Morris graduated from Russellville High School, Class of 1957. He was an auto body shop and collision repair technician, working at several local shops until opening Morris Neal Collison Center in 1983, retiring in 2009. Morris was a lifetime member of the Crawfordsville Moose and longtime member of New Hope Christian Church. He enjoyed raccoon hunting and loved all types of animals; caring for raccoons, foxes and rabbits. Morris preferred to have the companion of a loyal dog.
Morris is survived by wife Judith; children, Dee Osterhoudt, David Neal, Jeff Neal, Jerry Neal; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Steven Neal; and brothers, Gene and Raymond Neal.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Sanders Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington St. from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Pisgah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
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