Mike “Sprout” Neal

Newcomer Funeral Home is assisting the Family

Obituary via Newcomer Funeral Home

Michael Ray Neal (Sprout), age 71, of Colerain Township, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 5, 1951 to his late parents, James Otis Neal and Nellie Clay Neal (nee Hunsinger).

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Lynn Neal (nee Stone); bonus kids, Josh (Shelby) Mueller, Derrick (Courtney) Mueller and Jenny Mueller; brother, Ken (Cheryl) Neal; sister, Phyllis (the late Steve) Adams; grandchildren, Jadon, Lane, Cayden, Derrick, Jr., Aaliyah, River, and Colt Mueller; nephew, David Neal; great-niece, Abi Neal; great-nephews, Michael Neal and Cooper Neal; and a host of other family members and friends.

Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He has been active with the VFW for many years. He enjoyed bowling, going fishing, and playing golf when he wasn’t working at the Post Office. His greatest love was his family and, most especially, his grandkids. Mike had a great sense of humor and was very funny. He was extremely lovable and often times strong-willed.

In loving memory of Mike, contributions may be made to American Lung Association-Cincinnati, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 402, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 or American Heart Association-Cincinnati, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227.

Funeral Ceremony will be 12:00 pm Friday, December 9, 2022 with a visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions – Northwest Chapel, 7830 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Interment to follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231.