Johnny Lihue Neel, 82, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at his home.  He was born August 26, 1938, in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Roy and Zella Neel.  Johnny attended Arkadelphia High School.  He was a United States Army veteran.  Johnny started forty-four years ago with Cecil Smith Farm Town Equipment (John Deere Green) and moved with him to TAC Equipment (John Deere Yellow) later known as Warrior as a salesman.  He was a member of Richwoods  Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday school for many years.  Johnny enjoyed the Tractor Club (Tractors of the Past), bird watching, playing Solitaire and loafing at the farm when he was able.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Buddy Roy Neel.

Survivors are his wife Deloris Linglebach Neel of Arkadelphia, two daughters, Shari Shepherd (Mark) of Okolona and Melinda Crews (Keith) of Arkadelphia, two granddaughters, Aaren Crews Burnett (Jordan) of Ft Worth, TX and Blakelee Lane Rausin (Justin) of Arkadelphia, two great grandchildren, Aubree and Heidi Rausin.

The family will host a memorial service at 2:30 PM Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Third Street Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Lathem and Bro. Marvin Pate officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 PM on Sunday at Third Street.

Memorials may be made to Richwoods Cemetery Fund, c/o Nicky Todd, 170 Mt Zion Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.