Bruce M. Neel, 82, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born in Newport News, Bruce retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard before retiring to Florida returning to Hampton in 2015.

Bruce is survived by his wife Judy Neel; children, Donna Neel Schmidt (Bo), and Bruce M. "Bud" Neel Jr (Cindy); brother, Jack Neel; granddaughter, Alison McKinsey; and great-grandchildren, Hunter, Matthew and Rebecca.

Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. Services are private.