Dennis W. Neal Jr. (Skip)

Dennis W. Neal Jr. (Skip), 48, passed away unexpectedly August 13, 2014.

He was born in Akron and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area. Skip had been employed with J.D. Byrider, and Forrest Motors. He was a member of the Northeast Ohio Mustang Club and enjoyed riding in the car eating chicken but especially loved spending time with his children.

Preceded in death by father, Dennis W. Neal Sr.; grandparents; and nephew, John Eric Neal II. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Danielle; son, Brendan (Michele); daughters, Bailee and Bethanie; granddaughter, Purdy Birdy (Ava Rose); mother, Shelly Haught; step- mother, Joanne Neal; brother, John Neal; sisters, Alyssha, Michelle; and his best buddy, Jax, the cat.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10-12 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron, Ohio 44312, where funeral service will be held at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/denise-w-neal-jr-skip-memorial/219396 or to the family in care of the funeral home.