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• Birth	4 Jun 1936	Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky   [1]
  	Birth Certificate for Marshall Lee Neal
  	Marshall Lee Neal - age 1
  Gender	Male
  Birth	17 Jun 1936	Jefferson County, Kentucky   [2]
  	Marshall Neal was born June 4, 1936 in Louisville, Jefferson County. According to Marshall's birth certificate (Vol. 54 and Cert. # 26542) Marshall Neal was born at 2:55pm at Saint Anthony Hospital. His full name as reported on his birth certificate was Marshall Lee Neal. Marshall's father was listed as James Marshall Neal from Crestwood, Kentucky. At the time of Marshall's birth, James, his father, was 39 years old and was born in Louisville, Kentucky. James Marshall worked as an automobile mechanic at Walling Motor Company at the time of Marshall Lee's birth and had been working there since 1924. According to the birth certificate, Marshall Lee's mother was Margaret Elizabeth Bush and was 23 years old at the time of his birth. Margaret Elizabeth who was born in Danville, ILL worked as a housewife. Marshall Lee was their first child.
  	Marshall Lee Neal - 1 year old
  Baby	Jul 1936	Oldham County, Crestwood, Kentucky   [3]
  	Baby Book - 1st five years
  	In Marshall Lee NEAL's Baby Book it had "BABY'S FIRST FIVE YEARS; announcement: Marshall Lee NEAL was born on June 4, 1936 at 2:55 P.M. at Saint Anthony's Hospital; Autographs: Mother - Elizabeth and Father - Marshall; MEASUREMENTS AT BIRTH - weight Birth Weight 6 pounds 2.5 oz.; Length: at birth 20 inches, shoulders 4 inches; Circumference of Head: June 14, the day he came home 6 pounds, 6 oz. Remarks: Marshall, "he sure can cry." Our baby was named after his father, James Marshall NEAL; Notes: Gets dadys (sic) chair to the table then says ready. If Marshall doesn't come right away he goes after him and always wants the radio turned off. He spent the day with Mrs. MILLER and Marshall Lee got in the cats box and tries to make him take his bottle Gifts: First long pants for Easter (april 17, 1938) from Newtie Belle and given brown with a Polo shirt pants size 3, shirt 4. The next morning, he cried to put them on again; Identification Marks: He had a mole on the left arm above the elbow. Color of eyes: At birth they were slate and later Brown; Color of hair: Dark Brown; Brows: Light Brown; Lashes: Brown; Complexion: Fair. The following people gave gifts to Marshall Lee Neal: Aunty Nanny, Mrs. NEAL, Mrs. R. MILLER, Mrs. Sallie BROWN, and Aunt Lizzie, Aunt Florence, France's CLARE, Mrs. MONTFORT, Newtie Belle, Mrs. R.M. SPEAR, Mrs. HENNINGS, Dorothy DELPH, Mrs. R. LONG, Mrs. R.MASKIN, Edith LOWERY, Grace LOWRY, Lila BROWN, Miss Mattie OGLESBY, Miss Sullie OGLESBY, Mrs. LAWN, Mrs. McENNIS, Nannie B., Mrs. JONES, Mrs. G. LONG, Nannie B.F. WILD, Lucille BUSH, Newtie Belle, and Aunt Fanny. Record of Growth: After one year Marshall weighed 28.5 pounds. Baby's First Steps: Oct 24; Crawls: 10 months; Walks: 12 months old; Climbs Chairs: 1 year; Grasping Objects: 3 months; Recognition of mother: Bows his head at the talk and offers thanks; Walks at one year (knows about the time his dad should come home); Notice of Strangers: 2.5 months; Looking at Pictures: 2.5 months; Recognition of Objects: 3 months - he played with rattler; Baby's first tooth appeared: 2 teeth on Jan 25, 1937; Baby brushes his teeth: 2 years old; Baby's First Haircut: March 14, 1937 at the age of 9 months at Home. His father cut it. How his 2nd birthday was celebrated: At mothers (Grandmother BUSH). We had cake and ice cream. Names of Early playmates: Eugenea Lee BROWSE? and Martha MAE; Attitude toward other children: Fights every one but Eugenia Lee; Books Read to Baby: Twis Nite Before Xmas; Prayers: mumbles - offers thanks at the table at 16 months. He stands at the foot at the foot of his bed and jabbers (he is really precious)."
  	Baby Book - Cover
  	Baby Book - Announcement and Measurements
  	Baby Book - Story
  	Baby Book - identification marks/gifts
  	Baby Book - Growth and 1st steps
  	Baby Book - Discoveries and teeth
  	Baby Book - 1 year old
  	Baby Book - Doctor and birth info
  Social Security Number	1951
  	In his Application for Social Security Number, it had, "Social Security Number: 408-42-4441, Name: Marshall Lee Neal; Mailing Address: Crestwood - KY RR1; Full Name Given at Birth: Marshall Lee Neal; Age at Last Birthday: 15; Date of Birth: June 6, 1936; Place of Birth: Louisville Jefferson; Father's Full Name: James Marshall Neal; Mother's Full Name: Margaret Elizabeth Bush; Sex: Male; Race: White; Have you Ever applied or had a Social Security number: No; Business Name of Employed: Unemployed; Today's Date: July 6, 1951; Signed by: Marshall Lee Neal."
  High School Graduation	23 May 1954	Oldham County, Kentucky
  	Marshall Lee Neal attended Oldham County High School from 1951-1954. While attending high school Marshall Lee played baseball and ran track. Marshall Lee graduated in 1954. In Marshall's 1954 Senior year book it had, "CLASSWILL; We, the Senior Class do hereby will and bequeath our possessions as follows: Marshall Neal leaves his loud mouth to William Armstrong." See the Notes section for the entire list.
  	1953 Track Team - Marshall Lee Neal
  	Baseball Team - Marshall Lee Neal
  	Marshall Lee Neal - Sr picture
  	1954 Program A
  	1954 Program B
  	Class Picture - 1954 Oldham Co High School
  Army Reserve	29 Nov 1956
  	On November 29, 1956 Marshall NEAL (ER 15 572 945 - ARMOR-USAR Ready Reserve) enlisted in the Army in Louisville, Kentucky. Marshall's Rank at the time of enlistment was listed as Rct (Recruit) E-1 (Private). Marshall was listed as an "Whl Vehicle Mechanic (Specialty number 631.10). Prior to enlisting, it was listed that Marshall worked as an auto mechanic. Marshall was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky and was stationed there for the initial 6 months of service. Marshall was called from reserve duty and served in Korea for 1 year, 4 months and 2 days, On March 19, 1958 Marshall's rank was Sp4 -E-4 (T) (Specialist). Due to a medical problem (High blood pressure), Marshall was returned to the Army Reserve to complete his 4 year obligation.
  	Military Registration
  	Military Papers
  	Honarable Discharge - Marshall Lee Neal
  	Marshall Lee Neal
  Employment	1963	Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
  	Oscar G Carlstedt Co
  	In 1963 Marshall Lee was hired by Oscar G Carlstedt Co., located in Louisville, Kentucky. In the following Personnel Card obtained from Oscar G. Carlstedt's, it had "Marshall Lee Neal, 406-42-4441, 112373 (believed to be employee number), 132 Hartwell Court, Louisville, KY, DOB: 6-04-36, Current Date: 11-10-1963; Position: Salesman; White; Married: Work Week Hours: 52; Sick Leave Date: 1-1-65; Accumulated Days of Sick Leave: 45; Date: 11-10-1963; Rate: $1.50; Date: 8-2-64; Rate $1.65; Regular Pay: $1.65 = $85.80; Overtime Pay: 82.5 cents = $9.90; Gross Pay: 95.70; Deductions: Insurance once a month = $7.58; Federal Withholding = $9.70; Social Security = $3.47; City Payroll Tax = $1.20; State Withholdings = $0.90; Total Deductions = $22.85; Net Pay = $72.85."
  	Personnel Card from OGC
  	1963 Wage Agreement
  	Managers at Oscar G Carlestd Co
  	1965 Wage Agreement
  	1970 Managers from OGC
  	1980 Louisville OGC
  	1983.jpg
  	Palm Beach Florida
  	1990 OGC Employees
  	1997 Wage Agreement
  Died	26 Mar 1998	Lauderdale Lakes, Florida   [4]
  	Death Certificate 1998
  	Funeral Card for Marshall Lee Neal
  	Obit for Marshall Lee Neal
  	OGC Death Notice
  Person ID	I1	family tree
  Last Modified	11 Oct 2009
  Father	James Marshall Neal,   b. 4 May 1894, Oldham County, Kentucky ,   d. 22 Jul 1985, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
  Mother	Margaret "Libby" BUSH,   b. 30 Dec 1913, Danville, ILL ,   d. 2 Mar 1987, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
  Family ID	F4	Group Sheet
  Family 1	Judy Sharon Jewell
  Children	1. James Lee Neal   2. Marshall Allen Neal   3. Lisa Kay Neal
  Last Modified	23 Nov 2008
  Family ID	F82	Group Sheet
  Family 2	Linda Morris
  Married	6 Apr 1957	Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
  Divorced	Yes, date unknown
  Children	1. Michelle Pye Neal
  Last Modified	11 Oct 2009
  Family ID	F270	Group Sheet

• Photos	1936 baby photo
  	1953 Year book
  	1953 - Track team
  	1954 Baseball Team
  	1954 Class Picture
  	1963 Basketball Coach
  	1965 OGC Manager Meeting
  	1957-58 Army picture
  	1970 OGC Manager Meeting
  	1980 - Louisville Store
  	1983
  	1984 - West Palm Beach
  	1985
  	1990 West Palm Beach
  	1990 Miami
  	1996 Marshall Neal at son's wedding
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• Notes

  In his 1954 year book, it had, "In the year 1942, a group of boys and girls entered the LaGrange and Crestwood schools. After eight long years through grade school the time came for us to receive our grade school} diplomas. Both schools had an eighth grade graduation; neither were quite like the graduation we expect to have this year. When we entered the freshman class, like most freshmen we were green. Mr. Bell was the sponsor for Crestwood and Mrs. Hayes and Mr. Ochsner for LaGrange. We all survived the freshman year and by the time we entered the sophomore class we were settled down quite a bit. Our class sponsors for that year. were Mrs. Cassaday and Miss Miller for LaGrange and Mr. Bell for Crestwood. The junior year proved to be a big year for both classes. Each class had a large representation on the cheerleading squad and the basketball team. Both Junior plays were a success. LaGrange presented PAPA SAYSNO and Crestwood presented BOARDING HOUSE REACH. In the spring everyone was rushing around preparing for the Junior-Senior Prom given by LaGrange and the Junior-Senior Banquet by the Crestwood class. In the fall of 1953 the two high schools were consolidated and we entered a new school at Buckner. Again, we felt like green freshmen as we had to get used to new people, a new building, and a different school program altogether. But we were not complaining as we were glad to have a new school that was so badly needed in our county. Now everyone is busy preparing for our play, PRIDEAND PREJUDICE. which is to be produced in March. We are also looking forward to our senior trip which we are going to take in April. Now our twelve years of school are practically finished. Before our class of 72 members graduate we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the teachers and friends who have aided us through our twelve years of school. Although not pictured here, Marshall played basketball, baseball and track during his senior year In Marshall's 1954 Senior year book it had, "CLASSWILL; We, the Senior Class do hereby will and bequeath our possessions as follows: Clarles Davis wills his ability to speak correctly to Doris Green. John C. Doty wills his ability to loaf on the job to Johnny Davis. Bobby Gardner wills his reserve seat on the bench to Russell Pahngren. Billy Gividen leaves his echoing laugh to the halls of O. C. H. S. Don Greenwood wills his ability to control his temper to Sonny McHargue. Duck Gregory leaves one dollar to the school fund. Joe Heavrin wills all the thousand pencils that he has borrowed during his school life to Gene Goodridge. Bobby Horine wills his ability to cheat in French to John Osborne. Gayle Lawson wills his ability to read the Bible without stuttering to Mr. Bell. Robin Logsdon wills his ability to run fifty laps in the gym to Eddie Leet. J. W. Madden wills his knack of showing off to Jay Owen Evans. Mary Ashbrook wills her ability to give piano lessons to Sug Yochum. Sue Ann Brocket wills her ability to get a man to Betty Clay Renaker. Gee Gee Brown wills her ability to dance to Patricia J 0 Clifton. Shirley Carmen wills what ability she has for doing anything and not getting caught every time to Jean Stamper. Jean Cook wills her ability to roam the halls to Carrie Jean Hicks. Sissie Coons wills her secret of getting engaged to Miss Pfister. Jo Ann Crowder wills her ability to get out of class to Shirley Watson. Mary Jane Davison wills her ability to flirt to Margaret Otto Jo Ann Goodwin wills her ability to never make up her mind to Lois Ann Magers. Joyce Gray wills her ability to sing Hillbilly music to Judy Vincent. Helen Harp wills her good personality to Jane Ann Norris. Beverley Hartmann wills her roving eyes to Betty Largen. Charmaine Horton wills her ability to be frank to Hellon Crowley. Judy Horton wills her ability to make speeches to Mrs. Herdt's next senior English class. Lorraine Horton wills her class under Mr. Morris to Pat Lady. Helen James wills her ability to sing to Thelma Husband. Mabel Jefferies wills her ability to drive a car to Betty Sue Ferguson. Kate Kamber wills' her ability to drive to Barbara Knight. Marjorie Kelley wills her ability to drive to Mrs. Spillman. Joyce Klein wills her ability to sew to Beverly Myers. Joy Klineline wills long neat fingernails to Toddle Klineline. Faye Larberg wills her school girl figure to Carolyn Lindsey. Lilly Largen wills her quiet disposition to Janice Edds. Bonnie Manley wills her ability to make up her mind to love only one man to Jo Ann Winburn. Nancy McHargue leaves gladly to take her place in the Old Maid's Home. Marshall Neal leaves his loud mouth to William Armstrong. Irvin Nowlin wills his nonability to get along with the good looking girls to somebody who gets along with them too well, like Tommy Beard. Buford Parrish wills his ability to get to school late every day to Tommy Hudson. James Pendergest wills his ability to control the Seniors to the next Senior class president. June Pfister wills his blonde curls to Gerald Parrish. Roger Powell wills his Readers Digest to Mrs. Herdt. Raymond Prather wills his quiet ways to Billy Smiser. Earl Roberts wills his way with girls to Jimmy Cox. George Robinson wills his American Government book to any Junior who dares to take it. Earl Shepherd wills his lock to everyone in school, since everyone knows his combination. Dewey Shockey wills his ability to take pictures to the next annual staff snapshot editor. Bobby Stoess wills his ability to pitch baseball to John Lea. James Taylor wills his ability to shoot foul shots to Jack McKinney. Harold Tingle wills his ability to take curves on two wheels to David Walling. Euline McIntyre wills her ability to talk without a voice to Mary Jo Hardin. Ruthie McKinney wills her ability of cheerleading to Sissie Rogers. Edna Mings wills her teeth to Betty Jean Swinney. Donna Minish wills her ability to keep secrets from her friends to Betty Humphrey. Sue Carol Montgomery wills her seat in Shorthand to anyone who is dumb enough to take it. Helen Murray wills her ability to drive fast to Mr. Bell. Joyce Netherton wills her ability to get out of class without an excuse to Eddie Leet. Mary Nolene Parrish wills her unique hand writing to Billy Garren. Mary Anna Pons wills her ability to get a tall man to Dee Dee Mc Makin. Shirley Riner wills her ability to control her temper to Georgia Walling. Lorena Shanks wills her ability to cook to Shirley Panerson. Betty Shepherd wills her ability to chew gum to Carleen Wilson. Noel Smith wills her ability to go steady with .the samp. boy to Nancy Rose. Patsy Smith wills her ability to graduate at the half to Shirley Louden. Kate Thompson wills her ability to be heard to Mildred Brewer. Tootsie Cantrell witts her red hair to Eugene Yates. Betty Lynn Warren wills her band uniform to anyone that it will fit. Doris Warren wills her ability to take teasing to Iva Dean Walton. Doris Wilhoyte wills her soft voice to Ronnie Ross. Juanita Wilhoyte wills her ability to wiggle things out of the teachers to Jean Stamper. Nellie Yates wills her figure to Jane Wyman. The Class of '54 proudly wills to the Juniors their place as the "Dignified Seniors" in Oldham County High School. In the Oldham County High School First Annual Commencement Exercises, he was Marshall Lee Neal While attending high school, Marshall Lee worked part time at Driesback Greenhouse in Lyndon, KY. Either prior to joining the Army Reserve or during his service Marshall Lee Neal married Linda Morris. According to their divorce record, Marshall and Linda were married April 6, 1957 In 1958 Marshall and Linda had a daughter, Michelle Neal. On June 17, 1959 Marshall received and Honorable Discharge from the Army According to Marshall's discharge papers, Marshall was married at the time of his discharge. At the time of his discharge, Marshall's mail was sent to 109 Kennedy Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky. While living in Louisville, Marshall worked at Korhage's Florist in Louisville. Marshall volunteered as a youth basketball coach Linda filed for divorce. The Certificate of Divorce had, "Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Health; Certificate of Divorce or Annulment; County: Jefferson; Absolute Divorce; HUSBAND: Name: Marshall L. Neal; Date of Birth: June 4, 1936; Age at Last Birthday: 28; Usual Residence: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Place of Birth: Kentucky; Number of times married: 1; White; Usual Occupation: Florist; WIFE: Name: Linda J. Morris; Date of Birth: September 13, 1939; Usual Residence: Louisville, Jefferson, KY; Place of Birth: Kentucky; Number of Times married: 1; white; Usual Occupation: Secretary; Place of this Marriage: Clark County, Indiana; Date of Marriage: April 6, 1957; Was case contested: No; Was maiden name restored: No; Number of Children: 1; Plaintiff: Wife; Defendant: Hisband; Legal grounds for Decree: Mental Cruelty." In the fall of 1964 Marshall Lee called an old friend, Martha Colson. Marshall wanted her to meet him at a local bar called Peppermint Lounge for a drink to celebrate his recent divorce from Linda. At the time of his call, Martha was visiting with a co-worker, Judy Sharon Jewell. Martha wouldn't meet Marshall for a drink unless Judy went with her. The following is Marshall's first wage agreement when he started working in Louisville as a salesman. It had, Oscar G. Carlstedt Co.; Wage Agreement For Employees Working on Hourly Rate Basis; Employee Social Security Number: 406-42-4441; Employee Full Name: Marshall L. Neal; Home Address: 9402 New Maple Road; City: Louisville 19; State: Kentucky; This agreement is for those employees working on an hourly rate basis and being paid each week for the hours actually worked. It is agreed between the above named employee and the company that the employee's base HOURLY WAGE RATE is $1.50 PER HOUR; The base hourly wage rate will be paid for all hours worked any one week. The OVERTIME HOURLY WAGE RATE will be one-half times the base hourly wage rate, namely $0.75 PER HOUR. This overtime rate will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in any one week. It is plainly understood that your employment is based on the following: Your base hourly wage rate is $1.50 per hour; Your overtime wage rate is $0.75 per hour; I have received a copy of this agreement and the above is a correct statement of the terms of employment. I agree to these terms and they have my full approval. Marshall is White and Married; Date of Birth: June 4, 1936; Work Week: 52 hours; Number of Dependents: 3; Date: November 10, 1962; Date of effect: November 10, 1963; Approved by the Employee: Marshall L Neal; Approved for the company by: Charle L, Daugherty." In 1965, Marshall Lee and Judy Jewell were married in Jeffersonville, Indiana. They could not get married in Kentucky because Judy was only 20 years old. The legal age to marry in Kentucky was 21. They lived in Louisville in the south end just off 3rd street in an apartment for about 6-9 months before Marshall Lee was promoted by Oscar G Carlstedt Co. He was assigned to the store located in Lexington, Kentucky The following is the first wage agreement in LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY, when Marshall Lee Neal served as the manager when the Lexington store opened. It said, "Name: Mr. Marshall L. Neal, 1561 Jennifer Court, Lexington, KY; Date: July 2, 1965; Dear Marshall: Following our usual custom we offer for your approval the following salary arrangement for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1965, A base salary of $600.00 per month. An incentive payment amounting to 10% of the profits earned by your store will be paid you as soon as possible after the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966. Said percentage of your sotre's profits will be calculated in the amount of profit as shown by your books before any deduction for the company Profit Sharing Pension Plan and before deductions for State or Federal income taxes. No manager or executive is employed for a term but only at will, and in the event of resignation or dismissal of a manager or other executive during the fiscal year, no profit share or share of profit share will be paid. Receipt and acceptance of this letter will be acknowledge by signing and returning one copy for our files. Signed by President of Carlstedt Company, William C. Belden. Employee Signature: Marshall L. Neal." On July 31, 1965 Marshall Lee and Judy had their first child, Lisa Kay Neal On July 7, 1966, James Lee Neal was born On March 31, 1971 Marshall Allen Neal was born EMPLOYMENT One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his August 18, 1975 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; RE: Marshall Neal, Lexington, KY; I examined the above on 6/10/75 and found him to be in excellent health. There is a history of passing kidney stones in 1963 and 1972. He has had no difficulty since. Measurements: 5 feet 8.5 inches – 189 lbs – temp 98.6 – pulse 80 and regular – 134/80 – General physical examination showed no abnormalities. Urinalysis normal – High 16.0 grams % - WBC 7,300 with a normal differential – SMA12 showed normal range of all components – chest xray normal – EKG normal; No treatment recommended. Signed by James Butler, MD." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his March 20, 1980 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; Attention: W. Belden; Re: Marshall Neal, Lexington, KY. I examined Mr. Neal and performed several studies on him on 3/11/80. His health is excellent and he has no particular symptoms. Temperature: 98.6; Pulse: 80; Blood Pressure: 140/88. His physical examination was normal except for a small lipoma on his back and a small hypertrophied anal papilla, both of which are medically insignificant. He also has some atrophy of his right calf from an injury seventeen years ago. Laboratory studies revealed a normal hemoglobin of 16.0 gm % and a negative urinalysis. A computerized blood study of twenty-four tests were all within the normal range, as were an EKG and a chest x-ray. Sincerely, James Butler, MD; Copy: Marshall Neal." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his April 21, 1981 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; Attention: W. Belden; Re: Marshall Neal; On 3/30/81 I saw Mr. Marshall Neal for his yearly physical examination. He voiced no medical complaints and he takes no regular medications. His weight was 189 pounds, his temperature was 98.4, his pulse was 64, his blood pressure was 140/90 and his physical examination showed only a benign lipoma on his mid thoracic back and a hypertrophied anal papilla. He of course continues to have a smaller calf if his right leg as a consequence of an injury at age 27. His Chem 24 showed an evaluation of his triglycerides at 277 mg-dl. His chest x-ray and electrocardiogram were both normal. The patient was advised to lose weight so as to reduce his triglyceride level. Signed by James Butler, MD; JEB/bh." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his April 23, 1982 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; Attention: W. Belden; Re: Marshall Neal, Lexington, KY; I did the yearly physical on the above on march 30, 1982. His only complaint was some mild morning stiffness of his knees. He quit smoking in December of 1981 and had gained 17 pounds. His B.P. was 140/80, P 72; T 98.4. Exam showed his lipoma in the mid back, a hypertrophied anal papilla, and the smaller right calf from an injury at age 27. His chest x-ray and cardiogram were normal. His blood tests showed a very slight elevation of his uric acid to 8.2 mgm %. We are prescribing some Allopurinol for him to take indefinitely because of a history of kidney stones. His cholesterol was elevated to 280 mhm % and the triglycerides were elevated to 247 mgm %. He has been advised of these findings and put on a reduced diet. Signed by James Butler, MD." In 1983 Marshall Lee received a promotion from Carlstedt, however he had to move to a new store located in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. At the time, Judy his wife, was attending school at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. She couldn't leave at that time because of the program she was in. They mutually agreed that Marshall would move to Ft Lauderdale, while she stayed in Lexington, KY. The following is the first wage agreement in FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, when Marshall Lee Neal served as the manager when the West Palm Beach store opened. It said, "Name: Marshall L. Neal; Following our usual custom we offer for your approval the following salary arrangement for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1983. A base salary of $3,100.00 per month. An incentive bonus will be paid. The amount calculated will be after allowance for adjustment in Life inventory method and adjustment for receivables collections based on the attached addendum (addendum was not received from the company). Your Stores Life adjustment $6,761.00. You will not be eligible for participation in the Company Discretionary Cash Bonus Program. Profits will be prior to State and Federal Income Taxes of the Corporation. The schedule for incentive payment net after above adjustments will be: •«tab»8% of the first $12,000 •«tab»13% of the next $24,000 •«tab»18% of the next $64,000 •«tab»24% of the amount in excess of $100,000. No manager is employed for a term, but only at will, and in event of resignation or dismissal during the fiscal year, no incentive payment will be paid. Receipt and accemptance of this letter will be acknowledged by signing and returning one copy for our files. Signed by William C. Belden, President of Oscar G. Carlstedt. Employee signature, Marshall L. Neal." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his April 21, 1983 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; I examined Marshall Neal on 4/1/83 and did complete laboratory studies. He has no complaints this year and has no significant interval history except moderate weight gain since quitting smoking in 1981. He takes Lopurin 300 mg. daily because of an elevated uric acod and renal calculi in the past. Measurements: 5 feet 8.5 inches – 201 pounds – 154/90 – T98.6; He is a pleasant, well nourished, well developed white make who appears his age of forty-six years. He has upper and lower dentures and an asymptomatic bruit of his right anterior neck. His heart, lungs and abdominal exam are normal. He has an hypertrophied anal papilla. His right calf is slightly smaller than the left calf because of a previous injury. An EKG and check xray show no abnormalities and a fasting hemachem (reports all enclosed) shows a serum triglyceride level of 260 mg. %. He has been advised to loose (sic) weight for the triglycerides and to stay on his Lopurin since the uric acid is in the normal range now. He is also asked to reduce his salt intake and return for a recheck of his blood pressure in two months. His urinalysis was normal. Signed by James Butler, MD." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his April 21, 1983 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; Re: Annual Physical Report on Marshall Neal; I examined Marshall Neal on 4/2/84. He has no interval history or symptoms since 1983. He takes no regular medication. Measurements: 5'8, 195 lbs, T98.6, P72, 156/92; Positive physical findings shows a right calf smaller than the left as a result of an old injury to his Achilles tendon. He also has a hypertrophied anal papilla. Both of these things require no treatment. His urinalysis was normal. His triglycerides were slightly elevated at 212 mgm % consistent with his obesity. His chest x-ray and EKG were all normal; He was advised to lose weight, reduce his salt consumption and get his blood pressure checked regularly. The total bill was $125.00 which was paid in full by Mr. Neal. Signed by James Butler, MD." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his June 24, 1985 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; Re: Annual Physical Report on Marshall Neal; I examined the above and did laboratory studies on 6/6/85. He has had no interval history or symptoms since 1984. He takes no regular medications. Measurements: 5'8" – 195 lbs – T98.6 - P80, B/P 164/90; Positive physical findings showed a right calf smaller than the left as a result of an old injury to his Achilles tendon. He also has a hypertrophied anal papilla. Neither of these requires treatment. His did have an asymptomatic bruit in his right anterior neck and the blood pressure elevation was present. There is a family history of hypertension and strokes. His laboratory studies showed a normal EKG and chest x-ray but fasting elevation of his cholesterol to 304 mgm% and triglycerides to 324 mgm%. He was strongly advised to lose weight, quit smoking, and exercise regularly. A lipid profile and stress test are planned this fall after those changes. The bill was $140.00 which was paid by Mr. Neal. Signed by James Butler, MD." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his July 1, 1986 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; Re: Annual Physical Report on Marshall Neal; His annual physical was done on 6/16/86. He has no illnesses or symptoms since last year. He takes no medications regularly. Measurements: 5' 8' – 189 lbs – 146/88 P60; He still has a smaller right claf as a result of an old Achilles tendon injury and the hypertrophied anal papilla. His urinalysis, EKG and chest xray were normal. The blood studies showed a cholesterol of 264 mgm % and triglycerides of 260 mgm %. Both of these are down from last year but still elevated. The rest of the blood studies and a stress test done. The bill was $140.00 which was paid by Mr. Neal. Signed by James Butler, MD." One of the conditions of Marshall's employment with Oscar G. Carlstedt was an annual physical, which had to be sent to the company. In his July 1, 1988 physical it had, " Name of doctor: James Butler, M.D. Medical Plaza, 2134 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. TO: O. G. Carlstedt Co., PO Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; Re: Annual Physical Report on Marshall Neal; There is no interval history (sic) or symptoms since 1986. Marshall was examined on 5/31/88. 5'8'" 195 lbs. 154/96 P60 R12 Exam shows his mild atrophy of right calf muscles from an old injury and his hypertrophied anal papilla. CBC, urinalysis, EKG and CXR normal. Fasting Chem 24 shows a cholesterol of 267, triglyceride of 272, HDL of 53, LDL of 160 and VLDL of 54. He was advised to quit smoking and given a low cholesterol and triglyceride diet to follow. He was also advised to walk two miles a day for aerobic exercises. His blood tests will be rechecked in six months. He bill of $150.00 was paid my Mr. Neal. Signed by James Butler, MD." The following is the last wage agreement in FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, where Marshall Lee Neal served as the manager when the West Palm Beach store. It had, "AGREEMENT; This Agreement made as of this first day of November, 1997, by and between OSCAR G. CARLSTEDT CO., a Florida corporation (hereinafter the "Company", and Marshall L. Neal (thereinafter the "Employee"). (1) EMPLOYMENT: The Company hereby employs Employee as Manager of its store outlet located in Pompano, Florida for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997; (2) SALARY: The base salary for Employee shall be $4,537.50 per month payable on the 15th (Sections 3 and 4 are missing from this agreement). (5) REMEDIES: In the event of an actual or threatened violation by Employee of the terms of this Agreement the Company shall be entitled to an injunction, both temporary and permanent, restraining Employee from such violation or any other or further violation during the term of the restrictive covenant provided herein. However, nothing stated herein shall be construed as prohibiting the Company from pursuing any other remedies available for any breach, including recovery of damages from employee. (6) NOTICES: Any notices required or permitted to be made under this Agreement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested to: Oscar G. Carstedt Co, Post Office Box 2338, Jacksonville, FL 32203; MODIFICATION: Any modification of this Agreement shall only be by instrument in writing signed by all parties hereto; (8) GOVERNING LAW: The Agreement constitutes a Florida contract and shall be construed and governed under the laws of the state. Signed by William C. Belden, President of Oscar G. Carlstedt. Employee signature: Marshall Neal. The following letter was sent to all stores to announce the death of Marshall Neal. It had, "Dated: April 1, 1998; It is with regret that we advise you of the unexpected death of Mr. Marshall Neal, at the age of 61 years. Marshall passed away on March 26th and was laid to rest in his home town of LaGrange, Kentucky on March 30th. Marshall has over 46 years of experience in the floral industry and the past 34 years served in a Management position with the Carlstedt Company in our Lexington, Kentucky and Pompano Beach, FL branches. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family as we share in the loss of a good friend and loyal business associate. May God rest his soul. Signed: Oscar G. Carlstedt."

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