Mr.  James Ross Neal age 87 of Lebanon died April 22, 2018, at his home. Born in Greenville, MS, he was the son of the late Thell Ross Neal and Laura Etta Frakes Neal.  He was a graduate of Lebanon High School, a retired building contractor and minister of Meadow Lane Church of Christ.  He attended Adam's Avenue Church of Christ.  Preceded in death by wife, Nancy Tribble Neal; brother, Sidney Neal; four sisters: Frances Austin, Minnie Lee Stroud, Alene McCampbell, Elizabeth Neal.

Survived by two children:  Michael Ross Neal and Connie Beard; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 2 p.m. from the Adam's Avenue Church of Christ with Michael Wyatt officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service.

Memorials may be made to Adam's Avenue Church of Christ.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME , in charge of arrangements. www.ligonbobo.com