Bryan Lee Neal of Diamond, Missouri, passed away on Jul 5, 2024.  Bryan was born on May 5, 1972, to Robert 'Bob' Neal and Phyllis 'Colleen' Close Neal.  After Bryan graduated from Joplin High School, he began his career in the automotive industry as a painter and body shop manager for Tri-state Import Cars, an estimator for State Farm Insurance, and a salesman for LKQ/Keystone Automotive.  Bryan's love of family, friends, and life was evident in everything he did.  He had a great love for the outdoors, especially fishing with his family.  In previous years, Bryan was an amazing coach for Diamond youth, coaching baseball, football, and wrestling.  The lives he touched and influenced as a coach would always be with him.  It would fill Bryan's heart with joy and put a smile on his face when he would see a child, he had previously coached, and they would still call him 'coach'. "There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains".  This is Bryan, and he will forever be missed.  Bryan is survived by his son, Cody – the light of his life; his dad-his best friend; his mom – his sweet lady, and DeAnn Drake – his babe.  Bryan is preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard 'Shorty' Close – his moral compass, and Raymond and Lorraine Neal.  A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.