Happenings With The Neals

Thursday, September 1, 2016

1st Pre-Test in the Black Belt Testing Cycle - August 5th

Timmy's 1st or 3 pre-tests was on August 5th. The 1st pre-test consisted of him doing all his Poomsaes. He did a great job and passed on the 1st try without having to come back and pay extra to repeat any of them. We are so proud of all he's accomplishing on this TKD journey. Here are some pics of him stretching before the pre-test and some of him during the pre-test exam:

The Beach - July 16th & 17th

We were actually able to get away and go to Atlantic Beach for a couple of days this summer thanks to Maw Maw. With Timmy's crazy TKD schedule it was hard to get away to do anything but we really enjoyed those couple of days at the beach. The kids got to go Putt Putting too. Here are some pics:

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

TKD 2016

Here are some highlights from some of Timmy's TKD classes so far this year:

Dexter (sheltie) and Tucker (the mutt)

Here are some pics of our dogs. They have really gotten used to one another.

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.