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Jack O'Neal Obituary
Jack was born July 12, 1923 in Mexia, Texas to Durward and Iola McKinney O'Neal. After his parent's early deaths, Jack and his sisters were cared for by his maternal aunt, Bertie Mae Smart and her husband, Charlie Smart; and his paternal grandparents, John William and Myrtie Forrester O'Neal.
Jack served four years and eight months in WW II. He fought in North Africa and Italy with the fighting 36th. He obtained battle field promotion to Staff Sargent. Wounded twice, he was awarded a campaign medal with two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster. He moved to Robinson in 1945 and worked for Owens-Illinois until his retirement in 1981. He married Barbara Jane Woodliff on December 29, 1951.
Jack had many interests and friends. He nurtured a lifelong fascination with all things mechanical and natural. He enjoyed wood carving, music, photography and took up painting in the last year of his life, with much success. His sense of humor, curiosity and love of life will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his ,Margaret House and Peggy Briggs; and his wife of 53 years Barbara Woodliff O'Neal.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Peggy O'Neal Donovan and her husband, Dale Donovan, of Corvallis Oregon; his son, Jack Franklin O'Neal and his wife, Kristin Louise-Hay O'Neal, and their sons, Jake and Gavin O'Neal of all St. Louis, Missouri.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jake, Gavin and Jack O'Neal, Tommy Cox, Dale Donovan, Norman Fulcher, Charlie Rasner.
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July 12, 1923 - July 28, 2013
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Renvy and Chris Smith
August 6, 2013
Dear Jack, Kristin, and family-- We're so sorry for your loss. We offer our prayers for your comfort, and for treasured memories that will help you remain close in heart until you are reunited.
With love,
Tori Serna
August 3, 2013
I shadowed at select physical therapy and Mr. O'neal would always come in during the time I was there. He was such a funny man I spent more time laughing at him than I did actually watching the therapists. When my recommended shadowing hours were satisfied, I missed seeing Mr. O'neal. I know he's in a better place now, making all the angels up in Heaven laugh!!! :) see you soon and may you rest in peace!!!
Fajardo Family
August 1, 2013
Mr. O ' Neal was a great man. He has been our neighbor for 10 years. We always enjoyed visiting with him when we got the time. He had great stories and was always so witty! Our hearts are broken that we won't see our sweet neighbor working around his house or working on his beautiful lawn, but we are happy that he will now be reunited with his sweet wife, Barbara. Rest in peace, Mr. O'Neal.
Mike Watson
August 1, 2013
Jack was a good friend and my first Boss in the Forming Department at the Glassplant, he will be missed.
Mike Watson
August 1, 2013
Jack and Peggy,
I am sure that your dad will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Bailey
Rita Ross
July 31, 2013
Our sympathy to the o'neal family. Was great friends with Barbara and jack and worked with Barbara at the VA. So glad to have known them. I'm out of state this week.
Susan Johnson
July 30, 2013
Jack added a wealth of knowledge to my life as we painted together and shared our thinking on how to get through life. He was determined to keep going and to learn to paint so he would have something to do in his "older days". I will greatly miss the time we shared at Sul Ross Senior Center and his love for life, family and friends. Hugs to you Jack.
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