Ted Neal

Theodore Paul "Ted" Neal, 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away after a brief illness on February 1, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Ted was born on September 28, 1966 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Earl and Karen Parks Neal who survive in Gallipolis. Ted worked for AEP and supporting constructions for twenty-five years as project material coordinator. He loved to travel with his family to Disney and to the beach. Ted was a sports fan and animal lover; he enjoyed fantasy football, fishing, playing cards, and cooking. Ted was a G.A.H.S Class of 1984 graduate and served in the Ohio Army National Guard. In addition to his parents, Ted is survived by his wife, Lisa Hauldren Neal whom he married on December 27, 1990 in Gallipolis, Ohio; two daughters, Mary Neal and Jessica Neal; a sister, Cara (Jack) Bambenek of Evansville, Indiana; and nieces and nephews, Russell and Jacob Bambenek and Elise, Christian, and Trevor Neal. Ted was preceded in death by a brother, Christian Shawn Neal. A funeral service for Ted will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Lamphier officiating. His burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walnut Township. Friends may call on Sunday prior to the service from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of practicing social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ted's name to Friends of Gallia County Animals, P.O. Box 252, Rio Grande, Ohio 45674. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.