A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Life Journey Church located at  2950 E 55th Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46220 at 12 pm, with a visitation from 11 am until the service time of 12 pm.

James Anthony Todd-Neal entered into this life on December 30^th, 1963 and departed on January 27^th, 2017.  He was born to parents Anita Louise Neal and Ronald Evans who preceded him in death.  A student of Indianapolis Public Schools, he graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1981. He went on to attend Indiana University from 1981-1984. Afterwards he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served honorably                                                                  until his discharge in 1988.

 

James made a career for himself in the field of hotel and restaurant management with the Hyatt Regency, Shoney’s,   McDonalds and Waffle House. Ultimately, he went on to work for Damar Services as a direct care staff member; fulfilling his passion to work with disadvantaged and underserved children. Late in 2010 James would rekindle an old friendship with Jerry L. Todd and that friendship would blossom into a lifelong commitment.  On June 16^th, 2012 James and Jerry were joined in Holy Union here at Life Journey Church. As a married couple they enjoyed going to movies, eating out together and taking many road trips to places such as New York, Gatlinburg Tennessee, and most recently a family trip to the Mall of America! However their greatest joy was mentoring and raising children.  Through their union 3 sons were adopted and many other children continue to be blessed with a safe, warm and loving home.

 

James leaves to cherish his memory a loving spouse, Jerry Todd-Neal, and three sons, Jordan, Deon and Adrian Todd-Neal.  He is survived by a brother, Ronald Evans (Paulette Kennedy) and two sisters, Peggy Neal and LaCheryl Mitchell. He is also survived by an Aunt, Judith Ford, and an Uncle, Milton Owsley, as well as a grandmother, Bernice Evans, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.  

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Life Journey Church located at  2950 E 55th Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46220 at 12 pm, with a visitation from 11 am until the service time of 12 pm.