Rick Neal 49, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away at his home Monday November 9, 2026. He was born June 8, 1977 in Dayton, Tennessee to the late Bill and Betty Newman Neal. Rick was a lifetime resident of the area and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Rhea County High School and worked as a powerline trimmer for several years. Rick most recently worked at Suburban Manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and was an avid deer hunter. Rick also loved Tennessee football; as well as dirt track racing.

In addition to his parents, Rick is preceded in death by his brother Tim Newman and his special Aunt Helen Kunkel.

Survivors include; his daughter Kylah Neal of Spring City, his sons Ricky, Robby and Gabe Neal, all of Spring City, his brothers Brandon Neal and Jeff Newman, both of Spring City, his sister B.J. Neal of Spring City, special nieces Brooklyn and Maddie Neal and special nephews Hunter and Eli Neal and “Daisy” his K-9 friend who was his faithful and constant companion.

Graveside services will be held Thursday November 12, 2026 at11:00am in the Smyrna Cemetery in Evensville Tennessee with Rev. Robert Hurd officiating. There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vaughn Funeral Home P.O. Box 129 Spring City, Tennessee 37381 to help defray burial expenses.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Rick Neal.