Bob Wade McNeal

Bob Wade McNeal, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on April 27, 1945, he was the son of Willie and Rena (Fontenot) McNeal. Bob retired from Texaco/Huntsman after 32 loyal years of service. He loved riding his Harley with his friends as well as fishing at Toledo Bend with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy (Bailey) McNeal, of Bridge City; son, Ashley Wade McNeal, of Bridge City; granddaughters, Marlee McNeal, of Santa Fe and Rena McNeal, of Beaumont; sister, Willie Bland and husband Ronnie, of Hemphill; niece, Leslie Dishon; nephews, Kevin Russell and wife Denise and Gregory Russell and wife Abby; along with several great nieces and great nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Richardson, James Feemster, Jerry Melancon, Gerald Bailey, Casey Hines, and Al Judice.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Texas, especially Jennifer, John, and Keith for taking such excellent care of Mr. McNeal. They are also extremely thankful for Dorothy Coburn the excellent care she gave during this difficult time.