It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Benton Jay Neal of Bessemer City, North Carolina, born in Gaston, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 79, on April 16, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benton Jay Neal to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James Edward Neal and Katherine Holland Horne; his brother James "Jim" Neal; his daughter Marcia Neal Price; and his stepfather Kye Horne.

He is survived by : his wife Kandice Neal; his sons, Greg Neal (Kristin) and Mark Neal (Dottie); his sister Brenda Hardin; his grandchildren, Steven Neal (Eleesha), Benji Neal (Sarah), Taylor Neal, Kaylee Neal (Daniel), Dylan Neal (Katie), Kayla Santana (Ramon) and Bryan Treadwell; his great grandchildren, Jase Neal, Dakota Funderburke, Kynleigh Neal, Cassie Neal, Bentley Neal and Ramon Santana III; and his sisters-in-law, Alice Neal, Cheryl Miller and Brenda Fortenberry. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM at the Trinity Baptist Church (306 W Indiana Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at the Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery (800 N 13th St, Bessemer City, NC 28016).

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Trinity Baptist Church in Benton's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sisk Butler Funeral Home