George Jefferson McNeal, Jr. 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at a local hospital. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. He was the son of the late George J. McNeal and Paralee Cushion. Survivors include his wife Opal Irene Schaeffer McNeal; two children: George Jefferson McNeal, III of Riceville, TN; Eva McNeal of Summerville, GA; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.