Neal Shannon James (1963-2019) Obituary and Memorial

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Neal James was born Saturday August 10th 1963 at the old fort logan hospital, in stanford ky. He was one of the first babies born at Fort Logan when it opened. Neal grew up in Stanford Ky in the care of his mother Nancy Belle Poynter James. His father Neal Shannon James passed before he was born (b. 1923 d. 1963). Neal loved his small community of Stanford Ky. Neal was a singer and song writer, and had many songs published. Neal soon ventured Into reality TV as cast on the Call of the wild man as Banjo Man / Banjo Neal. Neal loved playing many musical instruments. He played claw hammer banjo, which was known as his trademark. Tommy Emanuel sparked Neal intrist as young man, as he was very fascinated by his story and the style he played. Neal was an outdoors man. He loved hunting deer, turkey and was a fisherman. Neal was a character as he enjoyed bringing smiles to people's faces. He was silly, cheerful, loving and caring. Neal was a man that would give all he had to his fellow human. Neal was the embodiment of the shirt off his own back. Neal was a loving husband to Rosemary James. Neal was a proud father to his 4 children. Kenny James, Sara Mcbride, Ronnie Issacs II and Victoria Miller. Neals pride and joy was his grandchildren Laura (Tink), Chloe Miller, Izzy Miller, Justin Luttman, Joshua Mcbride, Elizabeth Mcbride

Neal loved helping people and spreading the word of Jesus. Jesus Rocks was one of Neal's well known catch phrases. Neal helped his community everyday of his life until the day his spirit left this earth.

Neal was a blessing to communities across the USA, as he traveled from sea to shining sea. Neal is greatly missed by many, he lives through the world and communities by his impact and memories of those he met.

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