Kenneth A. "K. Mac" McNeal, of Rockford departed this earthly life April 10, 2024. He was born January 8, 1988 in Chicago, IL the son of Kenneth R. Sr. and Lynette McNeal. Kenneth lived in Rockford since 2006 coming from Chicago. He married the former Jarmeise Dixon, October 3, 2015. Kenneth was employed by the Rockford Board of Education since 2017; currently the Director of Transportation. He was a member of  Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Kenneth was a member of King Pins bowling team. He graduated from Prosser High School in Chicago class of 2006, where he played football and received his Bachelor Degree from Rockford College, where he also played football.  He later played semi pro football for Rockford Thunder.  Kenneth was the football defensive coordinator for Belvidere High School.

Kenneth leaves to cherish many loving memories, his loving wife, Jarmeise; son, Kenneth McNeal III; daughter, Kenley McNeal; mother,  Lynette McNeal; sister, Lyseanette McNeal; two brothers, Jovan (Quianna) McNeal and Josean McNeal; a host of nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and friends, including special niece, Arianna Watkins and special cousin, Jerrell McNeal. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth R. McNeal; and daughter, Michelle McNeal.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 20, 2024 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held  9:00 a.m. until the  time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.