Happenings With The Neals

Thursday, April 24, 2014

TKD - First class as a High Yellow Belt

Timmy had his first class as a high yellow Tuesday evening. Here are a couple of pictures:

Timmy doing his new breaking technique.

Timmy doing his new self defense.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Timmy's Easter Surprise

This is what Timmy got for Easter. He went straight for the Star Wars book over everything else. I'm so glad that a book was more important to him than the toys or candy:-)!

BBW High Yellow Belt Test

Timmy tested for his High Yellow Belt yesterday and passed. He is now a High Yellow Belt:-)!

Performing his Poomsae.

Performing his self defense.

Performing his Breaking Technique.

BBW Festival 2014

Timmy won Superior Performance Metal at the Festival. Here are some pictures. Enjoy!

Florida Trip - Seaworld 2014

Seaworld was tons of fun. Timmy luv'd the shows and so did we. Here are some pictures of our fun time:

Timmy mapping out what he wants to do first.

Scot petting the Dolphin.

Tim's 2025 Accomplishments!

Tim had a huge year in 2025, moving through three weight classes. He began in the 61 kg division and finished in the 71 kg division, with the June weight category update shifting the weight classes. Despite all the transitions, Tim made tremendous progress. He earned 4 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals (6 Silver finishes) & 3 Bronze Medals (4 Bronze finishes) - which were his 1st USA National Level Medals. To top all that off he is the record holder for the snatch & total in the Youth 71kg division for WSO Carolinas. A standout year filled with growth, experience, and momentum for Tim.

Heaven Gained a Hero Aug. 16, 1935 to May 16, 2024 - 88 years old

It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Pop (Franklin Eugene Neal) was born in Ashland, KY. He graduated Thomas R. Brown High School and was a proud Army National Guard Veteran. He loved cars and working on them. He loved racing them with his boys, Jeff and Scot. He could fix just about anything. If he didn't have a tool for something then he'd make it. He valued family above everything. He loved traveling and going to amusement parks with his kids and grandkids, especially Disney World. He will forever be missed and forever be in our hearts! (this is not his official Obit)

Doris Jean Stergeon "Nan" Neal

Doris Jean Stergeon Neal, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 surrounded by family. Born June 13, 1937, to James B. and Opal McDowell Stergeon, Doris was a 1955 graduate of Thomas R. Brown High School, where she met the love of her life, Franklin Neal, who preceded her in death in 2024. Married for over 70 years, Doris and Frank built a life centered on love and family, raising their three children: Elaine, Jeffrey, and Scot. A devoted member of Faith Christian Assembly, Doris cherished homemaking, gardening, floral arranging, crocheting, and reading. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—always her family’s biggest cheerleader. She is survived by her 3 children, her 5 grandchildren, and her 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 brothers, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.