James E. Neal Jr. age 47 of Tonasket died on March 17 at his home in Tonasket. He was born February 5, 1968 in Whitefish, Montana to parents James E. Neal Sr. and Hazel Nicholson. He spent most of his life living on the coast. In May of 1992, he married Bernadette Hixson. He enjoyed the outdoors and was always helping others. He went to Wyoming Tech. and was a good cook. He was injured on January 8 ^th of 2007 and put up a good fight for eight years. He had a good run and will be missed. He was a member of the Tonasket Eagles.

Wife: Bernadette May Neal

Step Mother: Mary Neal

Mother: Hazel Nicholson

Children: Khemho, Brandon and Megan

Brothers: Sam and K.C.

Sisters: Brandie and Tiffinay

1 Grandson: Jasper

James was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimiko, father James E. Neal Sr., Grandmother Katie, Grandfather Doyle and uncle J.R.

Services are pending.