Happenings With The Neals

Monday, November 24, 2014

Blue Belt Test 11-15-14

Timmy passed his test for his blue belt and we are so proud of our boy. Here are some pictures from his testing:

Performiing his Poomsae.

Performing his self-defense.

Breaking is board with a turning whip kick.

Sparring

Getting his blue belt.

Wearing his blue belt and holding his certificate.

This year Timmy decided he wanted to be Minecraft Steve for Trunk or Treat at church so Scot had to make him something cause there were no costumes to be found for that character. As popular as Minecraft is you'd think they would have had a better selection of costumes...lol. Here are a few pictures from Trunk or Treat:

Timmy and his cousins.

Scottie ended up with the costume so Timmy could play...lol.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

High Green Belt Testing

Timmy took his high green belt test this past Saturday and passed with flying colors. We are so proud of our boy:-).

Saturday, August 23, 2014

New York Trip: Liberty Island

We had lots of fun at our last stop on our NYC trip. It was probably one of the most fun things for Timmy besides all the NYC pizza he ate...lol. Here are some pictures:

View from Liberty Island of Ellis Island with NYC in the background.

It was very windy on Liberty Island.

Timmy looking at the Statue of Liberty.

New York Trip: Ellis Island

Learned a lot on the Ellis Island trip and had lots of fun touring everything. Here's some pics:

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.