Corey D. Neal

Corey D. Neal, 33, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was born December 18, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio the son of David A. Gaines and Cynthia L. (Gaines) Eubanks. He attended Columbus Public schools and was a long time member of St. Paul AME Church in Columbus where he participated in numerous Youth organizations, including Christian Endeavor, YPD and The Junior Usher Board.

Corey battled on and off with the weight of illness brought on by a diagnosis of Lupus in 2010, however his jovial demeanor and persistent smile never wavered.  Corey was a kind and loving young man. His magnetic personality was evident as he never met a person he didn’t call his Dude, his Bud or his Friend.

Corey is proceeded in death by his brother, Geoffrey Allen Neal, and his niece Jailynn Nicole Gaines.  He leaves behind to cherish his memories, His Grandmother, Sophia Neal, Mother, Cynthia (Dana)Eubanks, Father, David Gaines, Sisters, Danielle Gaines and Kyra Gaines, Daughters Dezeray Watkins, Jacora Watkins, Saniya Taylor, Akima and C.J. Neal and a host of other family, friends and loved ones.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday, March 2, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.