Cleo Neel Corder passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2010 in Denton. He was born in Fort Worth May 22, 1930 to Cleo and Elizabeth Neel Corder. Raised on the south side of Fort Worth he is the last of his boyhood friends that he fondly called the "Lowe Street Gang". He joined the Marine Corp at 15, returned home and went to Texas Weslyn on the G.I. Bill. His sales career began with French's spices but moved into the cosmetic and perfume industry in the 1950's. He served as president of Cosmetics Club of Texas in the 1980's. The final chapter of his career was a Realtor in Denton where he moved in 1997.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Catherine, his mother Elizabeth and his brother Gene. He is survived by daughters Debbie and Kay, grandchildren Ashley, Ben and Travis, and greatgrand sons Kieran, Kaden, and Justin. Three nices, family, and several cousins. A visitation and celebration of life for Catherine and Neel will be Saturday January 15, 2011 4 to 6 pm at the home of Debbie, 3300 Santa Monica, Denton 76205. Neel's tribute to the "Cocktail Hour". Both will be interred at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery at a later date.
" SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR "