JONESBORO, Ark. -- L.J. Neal, 76, of Jonesboro died Friday, Aug. 29, 1997, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 1, 1921, in Cape Girardeau. He had lived most of his life in Jonesboro and was retired from National Life and Accident Insurance Co. of Nashville, Tenn.. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Neal, of Jonesboro; three sons, Jim Neal of Austin, Texas, John Neal of Sturkey, Ark., and Jeff Neal of Grand Prairie, Texas; a daughter, Judy Neal of Jonesboro; a sister, Margaret Ann Huebel of Cape Girardeau; a brother, Jack Neal of St. Louis; and six grandchildren.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Farmers Union Chapel, with Bruce Tippit officiating. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Cape Girardeau County Memorial Park, with the Rev. Cy Smith officiating.