John Laverne Neal, 67 was born in Winston-Salem to the late Johnnie and Carrie Stephens Neal. He transitioned peacefully on Thursday March 11, 2021 and went to his eternal home.

A Winston-Salem native, John graduated from East Forsyth High and was formerly employed as a Commercial Cleaner at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

John joined New Bethel Baptist Church, at a very early age under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Jerry Drayton.  He loved singing on the Spiritual Choir, Mass Choir and with the Communion Singers.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his Fiancé, Melanie Baker, a daughter, Bridgette Woods, his sisters of the city, Lisa Neal Myers (Robert); Jackie Neal Posey (John); aunt, Dorothy Stephens Witherspoon; three grandchildren, Jerome Warren, Jr, Eve'n Warren  and Jakobe Woods; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Those who knew him will truly miss him.