Jeffrey Xavier Neal

03/31/1981 - 05/18/2024

Obituary For Jeffrey Xavier Neal

Jeffrey Xavier Neal, 43 of Madison, NC passed Saturday, May 18, 2024. Public viewing will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC . The family will receive friends Saturday May 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at New Light Refuge Temple, 2441 Bethany Rd. Madison, NC with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Hairston’s Cemetery, 174 Shady Grove Rd, Eden, NC.

Jeffery Xavier Neal, a native of Rockingham County was born March 31, 1981 in Madison, NC to Clifton Frank Neal, Sr., and the late Bessie Lee Lowe Neal. He gained his wings on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Duke Memorial Hospital.

He graduated from Dalton L. McMichael High School, Class of 1999. He was an extremely competitive and outstanding athlete. He attended North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and Shaw University where he continued his football career. He then went to Winston Salem State Univeristy, where he graduated with a degree in Rehabilitation Studies.

After graduating from WSSU, Jeffery began working as a Youth Career Facilitator. He also worked as a skills instructor for the Autism Society. Shortly after, he began teaching and coaching football. Jeffery inspired much of the youth during this time. He took many of the young male athletes under his wing and treated them as if they were his own sons. His love for athletics and the youth was immeasurable. Jeffery was a pillar for the community, especially the youth. He was an active member of New Light Refuge Temple. He positively impacted the lives of many and leaves behinda great legacy.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Neal.

Jeffrey leaves to cherish his memory: His loving and devoted wife of 13 years; Jade Neal, along with his 4 beautiful daughters, Jala, Ja'Kala, Jadea and Jaryah Neal. His siblings; Mela Neal Shelton (Robert), Melody Adams (Tracy), Clifton Frank Neal, Jr. and Kevin Neal along with abundance of nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. He will be greatly missed.