Curtis Phillip Neal, born July 12, 1948, passed away peacefully July 24, 2015, at his residence at the age of 67.

He was of the Methodist faith and he was a tugboat captain for Bertuci Marine until he retired.                                                                    

He was survived by his beloved wife, Dale Neal of Franklinton; two daughters, Jeanie Neal Pitre (Chris) of Bourg, La., and Ladina Poston of Houma; three stepdaughters, Melissa Plaisance (Sammy) of Lockport, La., Danielle Callaise (Jace) of Raceland, La., and Heather Hebert (Marc), also of Lockport, La.; a brother, Anthony Neal of Raceland, La.; three sisters, Victoria Bruce of Lockport, La., Carolyn Hughan of Franklinton and Gail Ledet of North Carolina; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and other family members and friends, and not to exclude his favorite four-legged friend, Sassy.                                                            

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Amelia Marie Neal; a son, Curtis Neal Jr.; brothers, Isaac Neal, John Neal Jr., Floyd Neal and Paul Neal; a sister, Amy Neal; and a grandson, Chase Anthony Pitre.                                                                                

A memorial service will be set at a later     date.                                                                      

Family and friends may visit and sign the online guest book at www.brownmcgehee.com.