James “Jim” W. Neal, age 71, of Abingdon, Illinois, died at 3:33 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, at home. Jim was born on January 10, 1955, in rural Warren County to James Earnest “Ernie” and Lenora (Powell) Neal. Lenora passed away when Jim was young. His father later married Dollie (Logsden) Neal, who raised Jim as her own. Jim married Rita Hepner on November 16, 1974, in Wataga, Illinois. Surviving are his wife, Rita, of Abingdon; his childre…
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