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Charles O'Neal Obituary
O'Neal, Sr.
December 23, 1922-
February 12, 2011
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA- Charles William O'Neal, Sr., age 88, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Funeral services will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd., Columbus on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be held at the funeral home at 2:00 PM.
Mr. O'Neal was born on December 23, 1922 to the late Augustus Howell O'Neal, Sr. and Zula Thetford O'Neal in Columbus, GA. Charles enjoyed serving proudly in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Hilton Terrace Baptist Church. In April of 2010 Mr. O'Neal took part in the World War II Veteran Honor Flight which took him to Washington, D.C. to visit several memorials for war veterans. Charles was a loving and caring father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his former spouses, Gloria Bunn O'Neal and Martha Hardman O'Neal, a son, Charles W. O'Neal, Jr. and two brothers, Augustus Howell O'Neal, Jr. and Marion Cooke O'Neal.
Survivors include his two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy O. and Kenneth Morris of Tallahassee, FL and Peggy O. and Randy Head of Columbus; five grandchildren, Kenny (Nicki) Morris, Chad Morris, Randy (Tiffany) Head, Jr., Jennifer H. Herndon and Courtney O'Neal; seven great-grandchildren and his sister-in-law, Jean Flynn as well as many nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
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Larry Jarrett
February 19, 2011
Charles always greeted me with a smile and was an exceptionally nice man. My family and I thought a lot of Charles. I hope your memories of Charles bring comfort to you in this difficult time.
Myrna Thaxton
February 14, 2011
Peggy and Cathy: I was so sorry to hear that Uncle Charles passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie Crowe
February 14, 2011
Cathy,Kenny and O'Neal family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Julie Franklin
February 14, 2011
Peggy and Cathy: We are so saddened that Uncle Charles has passed away. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful Uncle. We have so many fond memories of him. He will be missed so much. You are all in our prayers.
Dr. Thomas Peavy
February 14, 2011
Peggy and family, what a pleasure to meet a Shipmate and share some tales of the sea in the past few weeks. He has sailed beyond the horizon to a safe port where the storms of life are of the past. His anchor is firm in this port of celestial anchorage where there is only a fair wind and following sea. I know that his Crow has been with him over the years not just recently. He has been ashore for years, however a part of him has continued to sail the sea. May the days ahead be filled with the memories of a Sailor who stood his watch well and who wore his Flat Hat with the dignity it deserved. I know there is an old Chief in this new port who will welcome him and let him know his watch is completed and he stands relieved.
The Chief
Linda Hancock
February 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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