Robert Gene Neal, age 79, of Huggins, MO passed away November 3, 2021, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. He was born June 24, 1942, in Upton, MO to Herman and Myrtle (Merchant) Neal.
Robert attended school at Pleasant Ridge and graduated from Houston High School. He proudly served in the US Navy in 1964 to 1970. He married Karen Johnson, and she precedes him in death, as well as his parents, and four brothers, Dale, Darrell, Wilbert, and Alben Neal.
Robert is survived by a son, Tony Johnson of Huggins, MO; a daughter, Kristie Steepleton of Cedar Rapids, IA; three grandchildren, Mahlon Steepleton of Cedar Rapids, IA, Ashley Johnson of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Alicia Nmah of Killeen, TX; one great granddaughter, Lyric Nmah; and five sisters, Linda Smith, Donna Campbell, Marie Franklin, Lavell Johnson, and Dee Gronewaller.
He owned and managed a salvage yard in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for many years, where he was a member of the Teamsters Union. After retirement he moved back to Missouri and spent the remainder of his life.
Robert will be missed by his family and friends.
