of Mountain Home, AR
December 29, 1972 - January 25, 2018
Sgt. Eric Ray Neal, 45 of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born December 29, 1972 to Bobby and Cherie (Geisler) Neal in Bakersfield, California.
Sgt. Neal is a 1991 graduate of Cotter High School and started his law enforcement career in 2000. He worked in various areas of Law Enforcement including CID, K-9 handler and currently as Sergeant with the Baxter County Sheriff's office where he was well known and respected. Eric loved ''Jeeping'', riding four wheelers, auto mechanics, as well as having a love of music. He played the trumpet, piano and was so musical that he could pickup any instrument and play it within minutes. He loved his family more than anything and could always bring a smile to everyone's face with his witty personality.
Sgt. Eric Neal is survived by his parents, Bob and Cherie Neal of Mountain Home, his fiancée, Elisha Sharp of Mountain Home; sister, Mandee (Michael) Love of Quitman, Arkansas; three step sisters: Debra Esposti of Hobbs, New Mexico, Karen (Chuck) Sanger of Santa Clarita, California, and Lori (Carl) Wilcox of Bakersfield, California; and three brothers: Lance Neal of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Dustin (Cynthia) Neal of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Jamie Burket of Sacramento, California. Eric is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his half brother, Donnie Neal.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 12:00 - 9:00PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00PM, at the Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Ronnie Thomas officiating, Interment will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens with the Baxter County Sheriff's Office in charge of honors.
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26 Condolence(s)
Marsha E. Barker
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Sending prayers and condolences from the Western Slope of Colorado.
Lyn Baker
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I will miss that sweet shy smile. He was a good man
David and Donna Hardacker
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
May the Lord watch over you. Rest in peace Eric.
David Paul
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Sorry for your loss
LK
Monday, January 29, 2018
To all the family and friends of Sgt Neal, please accept my sincere condolences. While no amount of words can soothe the pain of losing your dear loved one, I truly hope this promise from the Bible can give you all hope and peace. Isaiah 25:8 which says: "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces."
Connie and Darrell Pace
Monday, January 29, 2018
So very saddened about this...God comfort you during this trying time....prayers for all...🙏🙏🙏
Angel Wyble
Monday, January 29, 2018
My thoughts and prayers for the Neal Family. There are many in the community who will deeply mourn Eric's passing as his life was full of service, love, compassion and excellence. Rest in Peace Eric.
Lt. Terry and Cindy Johnson
Monday, January 29, 2018
As we go through life, things happen to help us remember our loved ones. It can be as simple as a gentle wind, a cool breeze, or a rainbow. For my Law Enforcement Brother Sgt. Eric Neal, I'll always remember him and his brown coffee cup that he carried faithfully while he worked in CID and what happened to it that caused all of us to laugh about. May God hold Eric's family in his arms during this hard time. Remember, Jesus is the answer.
Respectfully,
Terry and Cindy Johnson
Kenneth De Long
Monday, January 29, 2018
I AM STILL IN SHOCK SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF ALL THE TIMES GROWING UP TOGETHER ALL THE MEMORIES OF WORKING ON A CARS AND YOUR FORD TRUCK RACING IN ROGERSVILLE ...PULLING MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS REAR ENDS IN OUR DRIVE WAYS ALWAYS HELPING EACH OTHER GET ARE VEHICLES READY FOR THE NEXT RACE...WHEN I MOVED BACK A FEW YEARS AGO AND CALLED U IT HAD BEEN CLOSE TO 20 years and it was like a day had not passed...u were always there when anyone needed u...I will always Cherish on Friend ship..My u Rip Brother until we meet again...ill be praying for your Loved ones...during this time of There loss!
Rogenia Sharp
Monday, January 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss remember Eric when the kids all rodeo
Brett Wilmeth
Monday, January 29, 2018
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although I never met you in person, I felt like I had through our many phone calls. You will be missed.
Brett Wilmeth
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Cody Smith
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Mandee,
I’m so sorry to have heard of Eric’s passing. You and you’re family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy Cooper
Saturday, January 27, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to all that knew and loved Eric. I will forever be grateful that you gave my sister Elisha, unconditional love... You will never be forgotten and so very deeply missed. You said to me just a couple of weeks ago.....”Have a good day and everyday......because you can never get that day back.”
I shall always carry that with me. My prayers to your family, my sister and all.
Dorothy & Steve
Cooper
C. and M. Louis
Saturday, January 27, 2018
We are sorry for your loss. Please remember in this time of sorrow that God is close and is our refuge and strength – See Psalm 46:1; Psalm 34:18. May you find comfort in the abundant guidance in God’s Word to us the Bible. There you will find a beautiful hope for the future of our loved ones such as at John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4.
William&Patsy Jones
Saturday, January 27, 2018
We love you and miss you
Mary Edwards
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Eric"s kindness & sincere desire to help others, will never be forgotten. My heart & prayers are with all of the family & many friends. Love & Support, Mary Edwards
Linda S
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Officer Eric, will be greatly missed. Your family & friends have our deepest Sympathies. He is at Rest with Jesus. God Bless you all at this time of need.. Sincerely, Linda Short & family.
Carolyn Jones
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Eric was one of the most wonderful people that I ever had the pleasure to meet and work with. He will be missed.
Helen Fenwick
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Heaven just got brighter when you arrived. Test in peace my friend.
Paula Roddy
Saturday, January 27, 2018
so sorry for your loss-sincere sympathy&condolences-fly high Sgt Neal-you earned your wings-Paula Roddy
Tim Boyd
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Mandee and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Eric for a long time and loved him like a brother. His sense of humor made the world a better place for all who was near him. He had the most interesting way of seeing things. It was so refreshing from the mundane. Eric will be missed by all who knew & cherished him. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. If I can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Larry Woody and family
Friday, January 26, 2018
We are sad to hear to of Eric's death. He was a good friend for many years. We enjoyed his company and he will be missed.
Jason Sherman
Friday, January 26, 2018
Friend, Brother, Law Officer, Family Man, Amazing Person. Many many memories. And I won that last race! I will always remember you the way you remembered me when I was on the street. I hope that peace comes over your family and friends during this hard time. We love you. And miss you.
Aaron Brown
Friday, January 26, 2018
You were the first Sergeant that I rode with on patrol. You were the first to allow me to sign a car out to ride solo, the first to assign me to a call. Your support and guidance were ever present and freely and gladly offered. Your steady, positive influence has affected numerous young officers in ways that only now can you see, as sit in final repose at His feet. You will be sorely missed, my friend.
Loyd Neal
Friday, January 26, 2018
Uncle Eric,
You were a beautiful man who complemented anyone you encountered. Heaven gained an amazing Angel, rest well and know we all love you!
Scott Fryer and Family
Friday, January 26, 2018
Eric was a great guy and I enjoyed every minute I got to spend with him. I will always have fond memories of the times we had together. Prayers for family during this time of sadness.