Neal E. Perdue, age 96 of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Rose Lane Care Facility.
He was born October 7, 1920, in Canton the son of the late John and Julia (Schildtz) Perdue.
Neal was a veteran of the Navy serving during WWII.
He retired from Carpenter's Local 69.
Neal enjoyed spending  time with his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and grand dogs.  He enjoyed antique cars and boating.
Neal is survived by Two Daughters, Kathy (Ken) Brown, Karen (Bill) Parker; Son, Jay N. Perdue; sister, Mildred Williams; Three Granddaughters, Jodi, Jamie, Jessi; Two Grandsons, Christopher, Scott; nine great-grandchildren; caretaker, Rosemary "Maryanne" Takacs.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Thelma Perdue; and daughter-in-law, Cathy Perdue; brother, Ernest Perdue; sister, Ethel Spencer.
A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd #445, Independence, OH 44131.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com
Heitger Funeral Home -Jackson Chapel 330-830-0148