Elvert Lee Neal, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 4, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1939, in Iredell County to the Late James Elvert Neal and Ida Mae Campbell Neal.

Elvert retired from Betco. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepmother, Patricia Ann Reavis Neal, and a sister, Betty Neal Brown.

Survivors include a son, John Kevin Neal and wife Melissa; and a sister, Linda Jean Harris, both of Statesville; and one grandchild, Ruthie Dawn Neal.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, September 11, 2021. For more information about the service, please contact melissaineal@yahoo.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is serving the family.