OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A prominent Oklahoman and advocate for Native American interests, Neal McCaleb, has passed away. Neal McCaleb. Photo courtesy: Oklahoma Heritage Association McCaleb graduated from OSU, then Oklahoma A&M, in 1957 with a degree in civil engineering.  Neal, a Chickasaw citizen, was honored as the 2012 Red Earth Ambassador of the Year for his commitment to Native American interests. His accomplishments include serving as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs under President George W. Bush and as Oklahoma's first Secretary of Transportation. Notably, McCaleb's accomplishments additionally include serving on the board of the Oklahoma Academy, including as chairman. He is a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and the OSU College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology Hall of Fame. McCaleb and his wife, Georgeann, currently reside in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have four children and 13 grandchildren. Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks following the death of Neal McCaleb: “We have lost a tremendous statesman and a true visionary with the death of Neal McCaleb. He was a proud Oklahoman and a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation, working on behalf of his state and his tribe to benefit us all. His years of advocating for investment in our transportation infrastructure had a profound impact that will last for decades to come. I am thankful for his leadership and his service, and I hope my fellow Oklahomans will join me in celebrating his contributions to our state.” Snow begins to fall as winter weather moves into Oklahoma Neal's memorial service has been finalized as follows: Date: Thursday, January 16Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond Neal was 90.