Denny Neal was born March 12, 1953, and peacefully ascended to eternal life on September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio.

Denny attended Akron Public School. His resilience and perseverance led him to receive his GED. He went on to have a fulfilling career working at various jobs including Kovatch Casting as a welder, last working in 2013 due to his illness.  His legacy will live through the countless lives he has touched.

Denny's unbridled passion for the Cleveland Browns electrified those around him as he cheered them on with infectious enthusiasm.  Denny also harbored a love for race car driving.  His radiant smile could light up the room and his love for his family was evident in the way he cherished every moment he spent with them. Denny gave his life to Christ in 2009, where he was baptized under the presiding Pastor, Dr. Mary Bell-Nolan at Greater Faith Bible-Way Church.

Denny met Crystal Bell in July of 2004, they dated for eight years and were married on July 14, 2012.  They have been together for 21 years, a testament to the transformative power of love, and with that union there were 12 children, a blessing that brought immense joy and fulfillment to his life.

Denny was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annie Halsell; mother, Mary K. Neal; father, John L. Fitch; father-in-law, John C. Bell; mother-in-law, Elmyra Mitchell; children, Marlon Senter, Tuesday Senter, Crystal Bell; sisters, Annie Singletary, Mary A. Smith, Daisy Huston, and Sheila Neal; nephew, Frankie Neal; grandsons, Damonta Bell and Trey Walker.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife Crystal Neal; children, Maurice (Neia) Senter of Columbus, OH, Chauca Senter, Sherry Senter, Desmond Neal Clay, Denisha Clay, Deasia Clay, Destiny Clay, Tiauna Bell, Shaunta (Darshawn) Spragling; grandchildren, Charley, Deneal, Breanna, Darius, Dannie, Da'Ni, Mierra, Jaylen, Devin, Da'Naja, Davione, Dariyah, Lamar, Dezinae, Desmond Jr., Ronae, Chaucel, Damarzel, Damartae, Darrin, Dangelo, Darreon, Monae, Cerenity, Mackenzie, Gibraunta, Antonio, Neveah, Damaya, Damonye; great grandchildren, Damonta, Mylan, Maeanna, Maleah, Devin Jr., Cadias, Kingston, Deneal Jr., Charlie Jr.; sisters, Jean Neal, Sherry Neal; brother, Clifton (Sandy) Neal; brothers-in-law, Patrick (Annette) Bell of Kingston, NC, Fred (Diane) Bell of Conyers, GA, John (Sue) Bell of Clayton, NC; sisters-in-law, Dr. Mary (Donald) Bell-Nolan, Pamela (Claude) Mayfield; special nephews, Dougie and Jibrill, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.