Remembering Neal Shull

PENDLETON, IN. (WISH) -  

Neal Shull lived and loved.

He was on his way home when someone shot and killed him.

Police say Neal Shull was an innocent victim.

Kenneth James Bailey Junior is accused of pulling the trigger.

Wednesday family said good-bye to the Pendleton father.

But Shull's family wasn't alone during Wednesday’s ceremony, nearly 200 people showed up.

Classic cars, including Neal Shull's 52 Chevy were on display.  

Shull’s ride, which was affectionately called the Gray Ghost, was one of his most prized possessions.

His wife said it was the other woman.

One friend, Julie Wise, said seeing the pristine classics would have made Neal Smile.

“He just always had a smile and such a kind face. And  ( he )would always say hello,” Wise said.

The funeral was held at the Pendleton Christian Church.  

Angus Owens was among the group paying tribute.

“Every time I see one of these cars I think of Neal,” Owens said, adding Neal had his Chevy since the 80’s.

“He used to call it the Gray Ghost until recently when he painted it blue with the flames.”

And painting was one of Shull’s passions.

He owned N.S. Painting and had worked around Pendleton for about 30 years.

“He painted the most beautiful houses in town,” Ruthie Holt said ” There are so many houses and businesses (he painted.)  He will be long remembered. “

Shull was 48.

He leaves behind a wife three children and a step-son.  

A cruise benefit is planned for Sunday at 10 am at the Culver's in Anderson.

Participants will cruise from Culver's to Falls Park in Pendleton. .

Organizers say anyone can participate, they just ask you bring your classic car, motorcycle or anything with wheels.

Culvers in Anderson will donate 10-percent of each purchase to help the family with expenses.