Carlton Neal

Carlton Joseph Neal, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Chateau Terrebonne. Carlton was a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and a resident of Houma. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”
2 Timothy 4:7-8

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary on Monday, May 6, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Carlton is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Norma Jane Luke Neal; sons, Christopher and Nathan Neal; daughter, Pamela Neal; grandchildren, Krista Neal Cheramie and husband Ryan of Morgan City, Lauren Neal of Austin, Texas; great-grandchildren, Rose and Rylee Cheramie; step-brothers, Wendell, and Lawrence Neal, Jr.; step-sisters, Julia Ledet, and Irene Henry. Carlton is also survived by his step-mother, Marjorie Neal.

Carlton is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Neal, Sr., and mother, Lena Brunet Neal; sister, Elsie Valure; brother, Allen Neal and step-brothers, Arthur and Cecil Neal.

Carlton was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Many knew him by being such a great man who loved his family dearly. He worked hard to provide for his family and leaves a loving legacy behind. He was a Tugboat Captain for many years and worked around Venice along the Mississippi river. Carlton was well known for his talents of being a “jack of all trades”. Carlton was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary and served as an Usher for many years. Carlton proudly served our country in the United States Army.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Neal family.