Neal Dow Lenhart Jr.

Neal Dow Lenhart, Jr. passed away peacefully December 1, 2022 at Angel’s Place Personal Care Home located in Montgomery, TX, where he had been a resident for over a year. Neal was born July 31,1940 in Norfolk, VA to, parents, Neal and Lucy Lenhart (since deceased). Most of his life he resided in the New Jersey/Philadelphia, PA area. Once retired, he and his wife moved to Texas for warmer weather and to be closer to family. Neal graduated from Ewing NJ High School in 1957, and later Rider College in 1967 with a BS in Commerce. Between high school and college he joined the Army where he served as an Administrative and Training Sergeant. Following college Neal worked mainly in sales, which eventually led him to become a Career Representative for CHI Technical School, part of Kaplan Higher Education Corp. Although work paid the bills, Neal’s main interests occupied most of his time outside of work. He was always a “glass half full” kind of guy and in his early thirties became president of the first Optimist Club of Lower Bucks-Levittown, PA. At that time he also started a Special Teens Project, which is still active today. Over 50 years later this Special Teens Project has continued to provide social activities for individuals with disabilities. One of Neal’s greatest loves was singing. He had a beautiful voice, which he used from the time he was eight, singing solos in churches. While living in Pennsylvania he was involved in plays, dinner theaters, and a fantastic choral group, The Now Time Singers. Once moving to Texas he continued his singing, taking part in the annual Walden Follies and every Sunday singing in the Walden Community Church choir. Everyone who knew Neal also knew of his perpetual love for golf. Not only playing golf, but teaching as a high school golf coach, and, of course, the many hours he spent making Custom Clubs. Neal’s upbeat and positive personality will be greatly missed by his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann, and his family; son, Scott Wayman, daughter, Danealle Marshall, brother, Perry Lenhart, step-son Adam Thorn (wife Genia), step-son Michael Thorn (wife Kelley), and grandchildren, Mary Wayman, Asher Thorn, Ian Thorn, Emma Thorn, Addison Thorn. In remembering Neal, remember his optimistic approach to life. Remember that he always tried to make you smile. And remember his oft used phrase, which he meant as a wish to all “Make” It A Good Day

Neal Dow Lenhart Jr.

July 31, 1940 - December 1, 2022