Roger B. W. Neal, 56, of Taneytown, Maryland died unexpectedly Friday, February 22, 2013 at his home. Born December 25, 1956 in Baltimore, he was the son of Elizabeth Boyle Neal of Florida and the late Robert C. Neal. He was the husband of Linda Stanton Neal, to whom he would have been married for 30 years this July.
Roger, along with his wife Linda, was a hay farmer in Carroll County. He met Linda at the University of Maryland where he earned a degree in Agricultural Science. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his horses and mules.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are son, Pete Neal of Taneytown; daughters, Rose Neal and fiancé, Brandon Krantz, of Baltimore, and Josie Neal of Taneytown; sisters, Carbery Neal and husband, Mitt Doda, of Vermont, Julia Neal and husband, Dan Rosis, of South Carolina, Letitia Neal and husband, Si Campbell, of Florida, Suzannah Neal and husband, Jeff Browne, of Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will be hosting an open house memorial at their farm on Saturday, March 2 from 2-5 p.m. This celebration of Roger’s life is open to anyone wishing to attend.