HOT SPRINGS — William Lamar “Billy” Neal,

78, passed away March 20, 2023 in Hot Springs, Ark..

Billy was born December 1, 1944, in Sandyland to Herbert and Nell Neal. He was a 1962 graduate of Smackover High School, a graduate of SAU in Magnolia. He retired as EVP from Cross Refining Co in 2006.

Billy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Ann Neal; his parents; and a brother, Mallory Neal.

Billy is survived by his two children, Angi Gibbons (Shane) of El Dorado, and Mike Neal of Hot Springs; his grandchildren, Hunter Wilson (Quimby), Zane Wilson, and Tyler Gibbons (Katie); his great-grandchildren, River Wilson, Opie Wilson, and Jaxon Gibbons; his sister, Nelda Blaylock (Charles); brother, Bobby Neal; his brother-in-law, Butch Wilkins; sisters-in-law, Ann Wilkins and Martha Neal; and companion, Marla Ramsey.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 26, at 4 p.m. at the Hot Springs Country Club, 101 Country Club Dr., Hot Springs, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Billy Neal Buckaroo-Mulerider Scholarship Fund at Simmons Bank, 100 W. Grove St., El Dorado, Ark. 71730.

Online condolences at www.caruthhale.com.