Service Details
A Homegoing Celebration for Haves will be held at Compassion Tabernacle, 2044 Mead Street, Racine 53403 on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 12:00PM with his son, Elder William McNeal, serving as Officiant. Visitation will be in Compassion Tabernacle on Monday from 11:00AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
To view Haves’ visitation and Homegoing Celebration please click on the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77879232112
Haves Ray McNeal, a devoted patriarch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife and family.
Haves was born on September 12, 1931 in New Albany, MS, to Clarence and Lou Ella (nee: Golden) McNeal. He spent his early teenage years going to school and working on the farm tending chickens, pigs and mules. His father passed away when he was only 14, and from that point forward, a determined and driven person was built. These strong characteristics were the key elements motivating him to move to Racine, Wisconsin at barely 19 years old to start his life. And, he did so, at some of the more difficult and challenging work places, Racine Steel Casting and Brass & Aluminum. He worked there for over 45 years digging sand pits, molding, casting and pouring iron. The environment and work conditions were extremely difficult. He labored and inhaled black soot for over four decades, so that he and mom could build a strong family base that would stand the test of time.
Haves McNeal cleared the path without the help of a mule or tractor pushing his family forward through unparalleled hard work so that we would start from a higher launching pad thus ensuring his children and their children would hit heights an 8th grade educated person would not have imagined. After 94 years, and the last child of his parents to walk the earth, he has earned his resting place, he has earned his chance to enjoy the company of his brothers and sisters again, he has earned the respect, dignity and more importantly admiration from his family and friends. This unwavering work ethic, commitment and passion to his family is our father’s legacy.
He is survived by his wife, Betty McNeal; Five children, Haves (Frances) McNeal (South Beloit,
Illinois), Gloria McNeal (Racine), Gracie (Jerome) Harrell (Sturtevant); Marice (Karen) McNeal
(Allen, Texas) and William (Darlene) McNeal (Racine), along with a special niece, Dorothy Jackson
and sister in-law, Mary Ruth McNeal. He has been blessed to depart his wisdom on 10 grandkids, 25 great grand kids and 9 great great grand kids. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Freddie McNeal, Leonard McNeal, Ezell McNeal, and Charlie McNeal; and seven sisters, Autry Moore, Inez Hinton, Odell Brownlee, Eteria Freeman, Evelyn Reynolds, Hermie D. McNeal, and his twin, Mavis Strong.
In God’s Loving Arms
John Moore says
To a great man it was a honor and a privilege to have you as a influence in my up bringing. May you rest in peace well done .
Debra L says
My sincere condolences to the family. May God be with ya’ll at this time.🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Therita Bogan Hrris says
My Deepest condolences To The Family Love You Nephew Adrian
Bill Greco says
Haves, my sincere condolences and sympathies to you and your entire McNeal family for your loss.
Anonymous says
Frances and Haves My sincere Condolences.What a Beautiful Obituary. Mr. McNeal was a Good hardworking Man. Set a Loving example for his Family. His Legacy will live on . Frances and Haves you both are living proof of that Ms. Betty they say behind every Good Man there is a Good Woman. You are very much Loved. Rest in Peace Mr McNeal. Linda/ Houston Tx
Linda/Houston Tx says
Frances and Haves My sincere Condolences.What a Beautiful Obituary. Mr. McNeal was a Good hardworking Man. Set a Loving example for his Family. His Legacy will live on . Frances and Haves you both are living proof of that Ms. Betty they say behind every Good Man there is a Good Woman. You are very much Loved. Rest in Peace Mr McNeal. Linda/ Houston Tx
Demetrius Powell says
So sorry for the loss of your Father may Give you strength during this difficult time in your life 🙏 im praying for your Family in the name of Jesus christ AMEN
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending prayers and condolences to the McNeal family and friends 🙏🏾May his legacy and God’s love strengthen you during your time of sorrow 🙏🏾
Gracie Witherspoon says
To the McNeal family I offer my deepest and most sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. He was a great man in the eyes of the community of Woodland Avenue. May God Bless you and Keep you in your time of grief.
Ray Charles Mc Neal says
My name is Ray Charles McNeal son of Ezell McNeal Grandson of Clarence and Lou Ella McNeal . My sincerest condolences to my Uncle Havis Ray Mc Neal rest in heavenly peace. God’s Grace precedes you.
Joanne Powell says
My condolences and prayers 🙏 to the McNeal family. 🙏
The children of Ezell McNeal, Sr. says
On behalf of Ezell McNeal, Sr.’s (brother) children, we send our sincere condolences to your family. Our prayer is that God will embrace your hearts and minds with peace, love and endless joy!
Your family,
Jessie, Ezell Jr., Ray, Marilyn and Roger McNeal
Brenda Allen says
So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Angela Perry says
Sending prayers to the family. From the Perry’s
Belinda Morones says
Mrs. Betty McNeal, Haves and Frances McNeal, and the entire McNeal family; My sincere sympathy and condolences with the passing of Mr. McNeal. May he rest in peace.
Ben H says
Rest in Peace to Mr McNeal. Had the pleasure of knowing McNeal at my time at the villa. I always use to shake his hand and greet him at the beginning of each shift. He would always smile and replies with “good firm handshake”. He will be missed and remebered.
Connie Schaefer says
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire McNeal family. May happy memories keep him alive in your hearts. Rest in peace.
Ray and Darlene McNeal says
On behalf of our family, we express our deepest, gratitude and outpouring of love and support and condolences that we’ve received for our dad . I am so ever Grateful for your love and advice and the covering . You’ll be missed, and never forgotten , you have set a firm foundation rest ez pops.
Darlene Farr and Family says
Sincere Condolences to Gloria and Family during this very difficult time. May God comfort you and soothe your aching hearts. Find comfort in sharing the many good memories and those very special moments in the past.
God Bless!