Min. Don McNeal

McNeal, Min. Don - Age 68, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Family Worship Center Church, 3280 N. Linden Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Pastor Timothy R. Stokes, Host Pastor, Prophetess Beverly Towns, officiating. Interment, River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:00 AM Saturday. Min. McNeal will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday, with family present to receive friends from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. There will be no public viewing. Minister Don McNeal was born March 2, 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was the son of David and Ruby Lee McNeal. Don confessed Jesus as his Lord and Savior out of DESPERATION. Don loved the Lord and often shared with people the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “FOR REAL”. Minister Don McNeal was a resident of the great city of Flint, Michigan (and just in case you didn’t know, God does say the same about Flint, Michigan being great). Minister Don was married to his lovely wife, Deborah for over 34 years. He had often shared that the first time he saw her he knew that she would be his wife. (By the way he did happen to know what he was talking about). Minister Don was an active member of Family Worship Center Church International. He loved, loved, LOVED Family Worship Center Church International. Senior Pastor Timothy R. Stokes was more than a Pastor to him. Pastor Stokes was a Dad, confidant and mentor extraordinaire. When Don spoke of his relationship with Pastor Stokes he was often overcome with emotion. Pastor Stokes immediately accepted him and stuck with him from their first time meeting one another. Pastor Tanya C. Stokes was a Mom like no other. Her motherly love, gentle encouragement, listening ear, and respect brought life to Don’s life. Don lovingly honored the Pastors, Ministers, Leaders and Members of Family Worship Center Church International as a fellow Minister in Christ’s Service. Minister Don was “Sold Out” for Christ. By the grace (grace-undeserved favor) of God, Don was a strong, faithful and punctual man of God. He was constantly making himself available to do whatever he was assigned to do, whether it was planned or unplanned. Minister Don served as a member of the Worship Company, (the Church Choir). He also formed his own group called “2 Plus 2”. Don was a “seriously gifted” songwriter and musician. He had written over 100 songs. Don highly enjoyed singing and creating music in the studio. He wanted to, initially, free of charge, help those who wanted to break into the music business. His motto was, “When you get on, I get on.” Don was a part of the Pastoral Care Team, and the School of Leaders. He organized men’s midnight prayer, and was a member of the Intercessory Prayer Team and was also a member of the Men of Valor. Don had been a small group leader in the Life Group Ministry. He was a man of excellence. In 2008, Minister Don was licensed as a Minister by, Senior Pastor Timothy R. Stokes. Minister Don preached a famous message called “Saved to Serve.” He was also in the process of writing a book called “Saved to Serve.” He was often quoted as saying “God has not called us to sit around with our feet up while others clean up.” He had a sense of humor that often took you by surprise. Minister Don was currently overseeing the Evangelism Department/Jail and Prison Ministry. He had a passion to minister to the incarcerated and the down trodden. (Just like Jesus did). He was very impactful and highly requested due to his being so relatable and down to earth and probably for his deep voice and country ways. Minister Don was also skilled at Print Work, Stripping/Waxing Floors and Automobile Bump and Paint. (He had plans of opening an Automobile Bump and Paint Shop for his nephews to have a useful skill which would cause them to have continued employment. Minister Don completed Culinary School. He really enjoyed cooking and baking, just as his mother, Ruby did. Don was really known for his German Chocolate Cakes, Peanut Butter Cookies and his Soul Food dinners. Yum Yumm. By the grace (grace-undeserved favor) of God, Minister Don’s legacy of a man of God who exhibited love, strength and faithfulness will truly live on through the memories of those who were impacted by his Christ-like life.

Min. Don McNeal

March 2, 1955 - April 19, 2023