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Friday, March 20, 2026
9:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Friday, March 20, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
New Iberia – Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Pellerin Funeral Home, for Robert “Bob” Neal, 82, who passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Lafayette.
Entombment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.
Deacon Durk Viator will officiate.
Visitation will be Friday, from 9:30 am until 11:00 am, at Pellerin Funeral Home.
An area resident since 1980, Mr. Neal was born in Niles, Michigan, on February 19, 1944, to the late Robert Clark Neal and Eleanor Crawford Neal. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy, during the Vietnam War, and was a store manager for Kroger’s for many years. Mr. Neal enjoyed dancing, playing golf, traveling, fishing, camping, and going to the casinos.
Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Leitz (John); grandchildren, Jacob Leitz, Zackary Leitz, Chase Leitz; stepson, Travis Louviere (Ida); step grandson, Peyten Louviere; and his beloved dog, "Lovie".
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maedale Maturin Neal, and a sister, Connie Neal.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Angel Paws, P.O. Box 11422, New Iberia, LA 70562.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560 (337.365.3331)
Friday, March 20, 2026
9:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Pellerin Funeral Home
Friday, March 20, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Pellerin Funeral Home
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