Glen Lee Neal
Glen Lee Neal, 75, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio peacefully passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Roy and Hazel (Hill) Neal.
Glen is preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Hazel (Hill) Neal and his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife Karen; daughters Patricia Rogers, Marsha Neal, Candace (Richard) Hatmacher, Nancy (Rick) Arford and son Mark (Leann) Neal; brother Mitchell (Diane) Neal; sister Judy (Craig) Crombar; grandchildren Devina (Ray) Hux, Sarah Murray, Amelia Hatmacher and Annalisa Hatmacher, Adam Sprang, Alyson (Matthew) Brown, Hailey Neal, Lauren Neal, Luke Neal; and 11 great grandchildren.
As he was inspired by his father-in-law, James Kocman, Glen recognized his gift in mid-life and began working with his hands. He enjoyed creating beautiful artwork through woodworking and restoring and making furniture. He spent his retirement years restoring a 150-year-old home that he and Karen lived in while in Charlotte, MI. He passed the love of woodworking down to his son, Mark, and grandson, Luke. Before being called into the ministry, he worked as a supervisor at a steel company in the Chicago area. Glen’s main dedication was in serving the Lord and serving others. He dedicated 27 years as a minister in the Church of the Nazarene in Gainesville, TX, Marquette, MI, Jackson, MI and Charlotte, MI. Glen truly served the Lord, and he guided so many hearts to the Lord. Glen’s love for the Lord was apparent in his dedication to his wife, Karen, for 45 years. Ephesians 5:25-27 “Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it to make it belong to God. Christ used the word to make the church clean by washing it with water. He died so that he could give the church to himself like a bride in all her beauty.” Oh, how Glen loved his bride and his family. Glen served the Lord and asked God to guide Him as a husband, father and grandfather. His trust and dedication to the Lord is one to be admired.
His family received friends Thursday, October 3 from 6:00-8:00 at Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 10-11:00 a.m. with the funeral service starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene, 1340 Crest Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Interment following at Glen Rest Memorial Estate.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”