James "Jim" Neal

James (Jim) H. Neal, 81, of Des Moines passed away on February 22, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice. Jim was born November 27, 1933 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was the only child born to Howard and Esther Neal.

Jim graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1951 and from the University of Iowa in 1955. He married Joan Montgomery in 1952, and from this union four children were born, Michael, Cathy, Scott and Pam. On August 25, 1972, he married Marcia “Sharon” Moore and together they had Jeff, Tim, Matt and Chris. Jim worked as a CPA for many years.

Jim was a man of many words. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and talk for hours. He is a shining example of courage to all that knew him and will always be remembered for his sense of humor.

Jim is survived by his eight children, Michael (Debra), Cathy Nutting, Scott (Rose), Pam (Tom) Satern, Jeff (Tracy), Tim (Jodi), Matt (Toni) and Chris (Missie); 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon; and grandson, Ryan.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. The family will receive visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House Hospice in loving memory of Jim.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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