Yvon Neale

Yvon Neale, 77, of Bigelow, Arkansas, departed this life Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home. He was a longtime member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Bigelow where he was an office-holder and active in many auxiliaries. His peach orchard was his pride and joy and produced some of the best peaches around and was quite profitable for many years until his health failed. Yvon was family man, and the apple of his eye was his only grandchild, Micaela. He leaves cherished memories with his daughter, Paula Neale-Flood; granddaughter, Micaela Tims; and sisters, Lottie Ruth Chilliest and Berthal Neale. Services for Mr. Neale will be 12 noon Saturday, July 28, with viewing from 11 a.m. until service time at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 112 Bethel Road, Bigelow. Arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Chapel, Inc., "Where Caring and Quality Come First", 2405 South Gaines Street, Little Rock, 72206. For family and friends in Little Rock, open visitation will be from 12:30-4 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188.