Mr. John Neal Cordle, born on December 13, 1945 in Gadsden, Alabama; passed away on the evening of July 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a short, hard battle with Pancreatic cancer that had metastasized. John married the love of his life, Flora (Williams) on September 15, 1969. His career began in surveying in 1964 with the Alabama Highway Dept.,while attending Auburn University, and continued during his time at Auburn. John and Flora then relocated to Texas and he continued with surveying until he obtained his RPLS in 1979. He had several achievements throughout his career and made several lifelong friendships. John continued working almost to the end. John is survived by his wife Flora, daughter Katrina, daughter Amanda and her partner Troy Davis; Sharon Keeton; grandchildren Sarah Nicole, Dillon William, Destinee’ Joyce and partner Vanesa, D’Von Malcolm; great grand children Sabrielle, Noah and Maddox. “Additional” daughter Renee Tyson and husband Brad, their boys Trae and Devin and grandson Chance. John is also survived by his siblings Roy, Larry, Maxine, Jane, and Mike as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Rev. Malcolm Cordle and mother Novella Cordle. John was a mentor and father figure to many people throughout his life. He has had an amazing impact on so many! He will be truly missed. No funeral service will occur. A small family celebration of his life will be done privately. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to our go fund me titled: Our Daddy Our Hero or American Cancer Society dedicated to John & pancreatic cancer research.
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What a beautiful send-off I’m so proud of all of you and knowing him for over 30 years I can attest that he was pleased things and more he was a great influence he is a great man and he leaves a legacy of wonderful grandchildren at beautiful wife and two beautiful daughters to carry that he shall never be forgotten and I’m sure he had the funniest most hilarious working when he got up to heaven.
Thank you so much! We love you guys !
No more suffering, no more pain, you left this earthly bond for a higher plain.
Always a smile when greeted, it wasn’t fleeting. In your presence one never felt unwelcomed, welcomed the whole time. Your presence could not be denied, a type that drew all to feel a kindred connection of your kind.
Until we see each other again, Uncle John.
❤️❤️❤️
You’re the sweetest and you described my papa PERFECTLY
Im sorry guys, we will miss him, my condolences for all the family
Thank you so much ! We love you 😍
My condolences to you and your family
The Askew family
Thank you so much
My thoughts and prayers are many and are directed to the family in the most loving and comforting way. John lived a very powerful, meaningful and impactful life on so many. I had the blessing of having BIG John as a teammate at USAI for many years. His leadership as a friend and talent as a RPLS surveyor, who positively impacted so many, will carry forward forever.
God bless. Dave
Thank you so much !
Love and miss you so much daddy! 😔
I love you so much, papa. I miss you so much!!!!!! Lord, help me heal. I need you.
I just heard the news today, I am so very sorry for your loss!
So sorry to hear about the passing of John. John was not only a great boss but also a great mentor to me. So many people have looked at my work and said that it was flawless and meticulous. Then I tell people that I owe it to the great mentors that I have had and I often mention John by name. I also enjoyed and got a lot out of the personal talks that I had with John. My condolences to the family.