Happenings With The Neals

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Saturday, December 2, 2017

2nd Dan Black Belt Graduation 2017

Candle ceremony.

Giving his Popsie his 1st Dan Black Belt.

Popsie bowing to Timothy.

Grand Master Jun Lee putting Timothy’s 2nd Dan Black Belt around his waist.

Grand Master handing him his Dan Certificate.

His Nan and Popsie are so proud of him.

His Maw Maw is so proud of him too.

Of course it’s a given that we are over the moon proud of him.

Timothy with his buddies Blayden and Enzo.

Group Photo.

NC State Competition Date is Set

The 2018 North Carolina State Championship / National Qualifier is set for March 10th In Clayton NC.

Timothy is hoping to come home with another gold from State this year.

Looking Forward Already to this...

Black Belt Graduation Rehearsal 12.1.17

Listening to Grand Master Lee tell them what they will be doing.

Footlong hotdog treat for Timothy 11.30.17

Since Timothy is on a diet for his GI system he only gets treats like this every now and then. He was so excited.

Timmy had his done again on 11.30.17

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Meet Bob

Meet Bob! Timothy’s new training companion. He’s ready to do some whooping up on Bob!

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Sunday, November 19, 2017

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.