Bob Neal & Sons Brickell Funeral Home

Bob Neal & Sons - Brickell Funeral Home, located at 350 East Highway 49 in Marvell, Arkansas, is a cornerstone of compassionate funeral service in Phillips County. As part of the Bob Neal & Sons family of funeral homes, this location carries forward a legacy of dedicated, family-owned service that spans four generations. The business traces its roots to Harvey Midkiff Sr., and has been passed down through Gordon Midkiff, Bob Neal, and now Richard and Michael Neal. In 1973, following the passing of his father, Bob Neal and his wife Brenda opened their first funeral home in Brinkley, Arkansas. Over the next 39 years, they expanded their commitment to Arkansas families by acquiring and establishing additional locations, including Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc, the Brickell Funeral Home in Marvell (purchased from the Brickell estate in 1994), and Bob Neal & Sons - Clarendon in Clarendon. The Brickell location is particularly significant as it is the oldest continuously operating funeral home in Phillips County, originally established in 1926. In 1995, the Neal family built a new, state-of-the-art facility on the same grounds, thoughtfully decorated with antiques to create a warm, home-like atmosphere. The facility offers three viewing areas, a chapel, a display room, and a refreshment center, all designed to provide comfort and dignity to grieving families. The funeral home serves the rural farming community of Marvell (population approximately 1,300) and the surrounding areas, about 20 miles west of the Mississippi River in east-central Arkansas. Bob Neal & Sons - Brickell Funeral Home provides a full range of services tailored to honor each loved one’s unique life and legacy. These include traditional funeral services, cremation services, and veterans services, ensuring that every family receives personalized care. The staff is dedicated to going above and beyond expectations to make each funeral meaningful, personal, and comforting. The business is wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrances and parking available on-site. Operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the funeral home closed on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. For families in need, the team at Bob Neal & Sons - Brickell Funeral Home stands ready to provide respectful, dignified, and professional service, honoring the wishes of each family while celebrating the lives of those who have passed.