Anthony Neal

Anthony Wayne Neal, age 58, of Winchester, KY passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on August 15, 1964, he is the son of Sharon Morton Neal and the late Wallace Neal of Winchester. He was a member of the National Rifleman’s Association, was an avid fisherman and loved animals, especially his rescue dog, Journey. He had a witty personality, loved to joke around and was gifted at fixing anything. He always treated his mother with a great deal of kindness and love. In addition to his father, Anthony was preceded in death by his grandparents: Wardie and Alene Neal and Leonard and Iva Morton; one aunt, Shirley Neal, uncle Charlie Garrett and one brother-in-law, Curtis Watson. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dianna Neal of Winchester; one son, Alexander Chase (Samantha Jo) Neal of Winchester; two grandchildren: Alyse Claire Neal and Bowen Chase Neal; one brother, Jeffery (Mary) Neal of Winchester; one sister, Deborah Watson of Winchester; one uncle, David (Kathy) Neal; three aunts: Faye Garrett, Linda (Willard) Estep and Betty (Howard) Pelfrey; one nephew, Justin Neal; three nieces: Kagan (Michael) Watson-Conley, McKaley Watson and Jessica Neal; one great nephew, Hunter Watson, and several cousins. A Visitation will be at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 12, 2022, with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 P.M with Bro. Dylan Bjorklund officiating. Serving as active pallbearers are Alex Neal, Jeff Neal, Justin Neal, Sean Coleman, Dorsey Crowe, Richard Jones, and David Jordan.  Honorary pallbearers include: Kagan Watson-Conley, McKaley Watson, Jessica Neal, his cousins, and longtime friend, Harold Ritchie. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. of Stanton.