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William O'Neal Obituary

Overseer William O'Neal transitioned peacefully, quietly and with great dignity at his home Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He fought a good fight; he finished his course and, above all, he kept the faith. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Christ Cathedral Church, 3201 Purington Ave., Fort Worth, Apostle Sherman C. Gee Allen, eulogist. Bishop L.A Kennedy, officiant. Interment: Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wis. Visitation: Noon to 9 p.m. Friday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Ave., Fort Worth. Friends and family are asked to gather on the grounds of Christ Catherdral Church at 10 a.m. to receive Overseer O'Neal in the "Spencer White Chariot." Overseer O'Neal was preceded in death by his stepfather, Dewey Smith Sr.; grandparents, William and Lucille Crawford; and two aunts, Lois Stribling and Lucy Smith. Survivors: He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Laura O'Neal; his loving mother, Gertrude Smith of Milwaukee, Wis.; daughters, LaTanya O'Neal, Sheree O'Neal and Deneice Cobb of Arlington; sons, Barry Jackson and Dennis Jackson of Arlington; siblings, Carma Teasley (Steven), Gary Glispie, Fred O'Neal, Debbie Nance and Dewey Smith Jr., all of Milwaukee, Wis.; eight grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. His family would not be complete without mentioning the New Life in Christ Ministries Church.

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Torey Smith

November 19, 2023

Does not seem like you been gone almost 10 years but I am thankful for all the lessons you taught me..Devin was 7 when you went home and he is now 17 and everything you said has come pass! I LOVE YOU STILL and thank you for helping me believe again and put God 1st Love you overseer O'Neal

Crystal Jackson

November 19, 2023

Always remembered, never forgotten ❤

Crystal Jackson

November 19, 2021

R.I.P.

Phaedra Norman

November 20, 2019

In 2019 William O'Neal may be gone but never forgotten. His memory will live on forever. I think of you all the time and laugh.

LaTanya O'Neal

November 21, 2017

Dad I miss you so much I can't even put into words! I love you

dewey smith

October 3, 2017

love you my bother jr

latanya Oneal

April 14, 2014

Hey daddy, I miss you so much. ..And I'm trying to be strong like you taught me to be, but it is so hard and so much to deal with.... I need you so bad.... I prayed I cried I've done it all.... All I need is you....

Taameka Stricklin

January 29, 2014

I just wanted to say how much I miss you Pastor. Theres not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. Being at New Life every sunday has been a little easier, still there is apart of me that daydreams about you acting a fool on the poolpit lol. Continue to watch over us New Life, and tell Brother John that we love and miss him to. Love you so much!

BYRON MACK

December 30, 2013

Pastor Laura O"Neal And the Oneal Family We Love you And Not A Day go by without us Thinking About Our Loving Friend Pastor Overseer William Oneal we are still praying for you and will ALLWAYS HONOR OUR LOVING FRIEND Pastor William Oneal LOVE ALLWAYS Pastor BYRON K. MACK AND FAMILY HOLY TEMPLE FAMILY .

DeNise NewLife4Life

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas pastor you are truly in an awesome place right now spending Christmas with Jesus celebrating his birthday we miss you here we love you. Amen

ceaira Johnson

December 22, 2013

This is my great unk love you and rest in heaven love you! -ceaira.j your great niece

S.E. Shannon

December 17, 2013

I just learned of the passing of William I am sooo sorry to hear of his passing a very good man I am a friend from years gone by. Just know that he is with the Lord.

December 8, 2013

Who knew that our paths would cross again right here in Texas From high school in Milwaukee to here in Dallas. I thank God for the connection here and the friendship that developed with you and my husband Bishop CE Leach. We will aways remember your smile and humor. Pastor Laura we are here when you need us.
Drs. Charles & Annette Leach

WaNessa Monk

December 8, 2013

Well Brother You Will Be Greatly Missed...Thanks For Being Our Friend, Your Love For My Husband And I Was Genuine And True! You And Lady O Will Forever Hold A Great Place In Our Hearts! I Always Believed In You I Never Gave Up!

Dawn Isreal

December 5, 2013

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2Cor. 4:16-18

RIP, Pastor

Audrea Hollins

December 4, 2013

I used to sing in the Prestonians youth choir when we kids. He was hilarious lol. Will miss him

Veronica Jackson-Williams

December 4, 2013

To Pastor Laura, children and family. My prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. My last time with him when he came home to Milwaukee in September was great. The laughs and memories we shared will stay with me. I will miss my friend and my brother. May God continue to give you comfort.

DeNise New Life 4 Life Waker

December 4, 2013

My Brother you will be proud of your New Life Family. You know I'm NL til the end your Army is ready to continue where you left off your legacy will carry on you have appointed great leadership a job well done man of God. The Fight Continues.

Terese AKA LiL Rese

December 4, 2013

You will forever be in my heart Cousin!

sherell ross

December 4, 2013

may the peace of God hold your family in his arm sleep on pastor O'Neal and take your rest from your labor. peace and blessing the Harmon family

Krissy Washington

December 4, 2013

My prayers are with the family. Pastor O'Neal and his church family extended their hospitality to myself and my friend while we visited Dallas. It was a priviledge to meet a man of integrity in addition being spiritual representation of the Word. May his family, both personal and spiritual, be comforted by the memories of fellowship.

December 3, 2013

.... SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. PRAYING THAT GOD GIVE THE FAMILY STRENGTH IN THE TIME OF SORROW. SIS.TONIA REED A MEMBER OF THE ~ GREATER PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH, 1300 BONNIE VIEW RD. DALLAS TX.

Andrae Harris

December 3, 2013

May god bless you and your family. Keep preaching and playing the drums in heaven.
Corinth m.b. church

Pastor Marvin Horton

December 3, 2013

RIP OVERSEER O'Neal you will be miss say hello to ma for me Mrs. Ada Bell Williams. Gone but never forgotten.

Wendy Smith

December 3, 2013

To LaTanya and Sheree, my heart goes out to you. Had a lot of fun with your mother and father back in the day. He was always so silly. But he was such a good guy. I was just floored when I heard. You both are in my prayers.

Tanya Howard

December 2, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family. I enjoyed him every time he visted Mt. Pilgrim MBC in Milwaukee, my friend and I even had the honor of visiting him at his church in Texas one year. Him and his wife took us on a small tour of the city. He wanted to take us out to eat, but we had to get ready for the all star game that year in Dallas. He was just as nice and down to earth. I will truly miss him.

Phaedra Norman

December 2, 2013

It is so unbelievable that your physical being will no longer occupy this earth. May God strengthen and keep the O'Neal family as well as the New Life family.

Phaedra Norman

December 2, 2013

There will never be another man like Pastor William O'Neal. His smile, his swagg, his energy, his passion, his compassion, his way of teaching, his jokes, his laugh. I was there at the beginning of New Life Ministries and have seen him go thru, struggle, cry and endure with his head held high and holding on to his faith and encouraging everyone else to do the same. No matter what may have come, he would never give up on God. He was a true inspiration and example and will be missed terribly.

SYLVIA ADAIR

December 2, 2013

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE O,NEAL/SMITH FAMILIES

Daniella Luther

December 1, 2013

May God bless u at this time. May u find peace in the master arms.

December 1, 2013

I love you pops, you imparted so much into me over the 15 years that you called me your son, and I will impart into others to continue your legacy.

DeNise Waker

December 1, 2013

Overseer William O'Neal you will always be my Pastor, Brother and Best Friend. Man of God I have learned so much under you you are the reason my faith is so strong in Christ today. You will always be my Pastor and New Life will always be my home church. Thank you, love you. Amen

DeNise Waker

December 1, 2013

Pastor today was an outstanding celebration your home going didn't miss a step sir you went out in excellent You will be missed but forever you are in my heart. Love you my brother, my best friend, keep em laughing in heaven .Pastor

Teresa Brown

November 30, 2013

Till we reach that distant shore, and we'll shed a tear no more. May He give us strength to endure, till we meet again. I am grateful to have been your friend and sister.

Kayla Williams

November 30, 2013

I love you uncle William I'm going to miss you so much your jokes,and your laugh rest in peace uncle gone but never forgotten I love you I know I have two special angel's looking over me see you later

Monique Garcia

November 30, 2013

Thank you Pastor O'Neal for always showing love. Thank you for your heart. Thank you for all the laughs. There will never be another you but thank you for the impression you left on this earth. You will never be forgotten. RIP

Melina Portley

November 30, 2013

Pastor O'Neil was a wonderful and true man of God! He will be missed dearly. The O'Neil family is in our prayers.

Love You!

Anita Jefferson

November 30, 2013

Another flower for The Lord's Garden.
Sis. Anita G. Jefferson

CHRISTI TILLMAN

November 30, 2013

Still in shock....Here celebrating your life Overseer O'Neal!!! It's very evident that you have touched many!!! You will be missed!!!

Nika Spillman

November 30, 2013

Love and miss you Pastor. Now who's gonna call and say "oh well the finally let you out huh?"

Regina Brinson

November 30, 2013

Lady O'neal & New life family. May the comfort of God be your strength and peace. It was a pleasure fellowshiping with you. Pastor O'Neal was very comfortable and real in the Word and at the same time funny. He had some phrases.Lol... your in our prayers.. I attend Bondage Breaking Ministries, Apostle Demond Tolliver.

Brenda

November 30, 2013

R.I.P. my brother. No more pain, no more doctor appointment. Love you much but God love you more. See you on the other side my dear handsome brother.

Pastor James Henderson

November 30, 2013

I will greatly miss you. You gave me my first tape deck to hook up to my sound system when i first started pastoring. The message you preached that day at my church was Eating Drinking Buying Selling Planting Building and Thats All. RIP

Felica Alford-Booker and Family

November 30, 2013

Remember the day you and Mrs.Laura were married like it was yesterday. You always had everyone laughing and and true man of God. My prayers go out to the family and church family,I am sure Pastor O'Neal is smiling from heaven with his big smile. Love ya

Tony Monk

November 30, 2013

ONeal, my tears are surprising even to me. I know they will eventually change from sorrow , to joy . Love you and it is well .

Jonathan Allen

November 30, 2013

I love you Dad!

Wynetha Alexander

November 29, 2013

My condolences go out to Lady Oneal and the family. Pastor Oneal, Although I didn't know you that long, I grew to love and appreciate you for your realness, your jokes and your love and compassion for
people. Rest in peace,
Dad Oneal

BF Edwards

November 29, 2013

You made the Bible more enjoyable!

Venissa Jackson

November 29, 2013

May God keep you, your family strengthen and blessed in this time of transition of your love one going home to be with Lord.

Beverly Brown

November 29, 2013

He was a great preacher we called him the cussing preacher I will miss hearing him

Pastor Robert Ellis

November 29, 2013

Praying for you and the family, God is a very present help in time of trouble.

Stephen Walker

November 29, 2013

From; Assistant Pastor and Overseer Elder Stephen A. Walker, I will miss my brother. We met in Milwaukee Wis. at St. John Concordia CME Church in 1978 and have loved the Lord together every since. We will have to make up for lost time when I get there.

Crystal Jackson

November 29, 2013

You made my sister happy and that makes you ok in my book. You will be greatly missed.

Torey and Devin Smith

November 29, 2013

He always told me life is full of obstacles and trials and tribulations....he sd your life is lived out by how you respond to them....Love You Co-Pastor anything you need know that I love you just as I love Pastor and so does devin knw tht as long as im here things you need help with I will be there....

Lynn Alford

November 29, 2013

R I P Pastor ONeal We will truly miss you.

Lynn & Kevin Alford

Evangelist Su-San Spain

November 29, 2013

Lady O'Neal, it is evident that Overseer O'neal "...fought a good fight,...kept the faith..., finished his course"; he's smiling mighty big now because he's preparing to get the crown of righteousness he lived for and preached about.

So you be strong and of good courage, God has never left you, in fact he's holding you close this very moment. My prayers are with you, your family, and the church family. Love you dearly.

Taameka Stricklin

November 29, 2013

I love you Overseer William O'Neal. We are going to miss you but I know your up there cracking jokes and watching over New Life. God bless

Corinthia Hall

November 29, 2013

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal, I know that the Lord will see you through, you are in my prayers....

Karla Pitre

November 29, 2013

In the short time that I got to know Pastor O'Neal, he was such a blessing. I will miss you my friend. Praying for Lady Laura and the family.

Dennis Pitre

November 29, 2013

You were a friend a teacher a brother and a dad you welcomed me in a new place as your own and you will be missed and never forgotten enjoy your reward, job well done!

Bishop Cedric D. Beard

November 29, 2013

Words do not adequately express what I feel. Although I know you're not suffering anymore my heart still feels empty. You were the greatest authentic brother any pastor could ever have. I thank you so much for every word of wisdom & eencouragement you ever gave me! My life was made the better because of our connection!

Glennette Nelson

November 29, 2013

After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we've shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. My condolences

Apostle Tweedy Thomas

November 29, 2013

Miss you my friend ...see you in the morning

Joan Sutton

November 29, 2013

Pastor O'neal was the special guest at our first Prayer conference and was he good. We will always be eternally grateful for new beginnings. God bless your journey on the other side. We are praying for family and friends for their loss.

Keep It Real O'Neal Host & Crew - 2009

MShayle Lester

November 29, 2013

KIRO Launch Party pic 2007

MShayle Lester

November 29, 2013

KIRO Launch Party pic 2007

MShayle Lester

November 29, 2013

Pastor O'Neal 2007

MShayle Lester

November 29, 2013

Pastors William & Laura O'Neal

MShayle Lester

November 29, 2013

Pastor O'Neal

MShayle Lester

November 29, 2013

Larry and Toni Peters

November 29, 2013

You will forever live in our hearts Overseer!

Don & MShayle Lester

November 29, 2013

At times there are no words.

Chrishon Waker

November 29, 2013

Words can not explain how much we all miss you. You had a such an impact on the ministries and you never be forgotten. We love and miss you.

Ronald Hayes

November 29, 2013

Gone but not forgotten. Pastor Oneal was one of a kind. So greatfull for times we shared.
Pastor Ronald and Copastor Antoinette Hayes.

Chaplain Rhonda Gray

November 29, 2013

My dear brother I miss you already, went to pickup the phone to call you just the other day. It's has been "A Wonderful Life" With William O'Neal. Love you Brother!

Marvin & Pat Mayberry

November 29, 2013

Pastor O'Neal, you will truly be missed, of the little time we did spend together, you were much joy to be around, go and get your wings, we will meet again...R.I.P.

Joseph Chism

November 29, 2013

Father, friend, and mentor. We miss you and love you awesome man of God

Elder Wanda Bell

November 29, 2013

Overseer O'Neal will surely be missed from our fellowship here. There's a greater fellowship and reunion coming. We'll meet again.

Damon Crenshaw

November 29, 2013

May God Bless You & The Family..
Prayer from the Crenshaw Family!!

Lisa Tucker

November 29, 2013

I am going to miss my brother, nd true friend. You took to me like I was your lil sister and I will always appreciate the love you have shown through tout the years. Rest my brother.

Laura O'Neal

November 29, 2013

Missing You So Much Husband!!!

Jackie Ellis (USPS)

November 28, 2013

Sending Mrs. Laura and the entire O'Neal family my deepest sympathy. God pick a great one but he knew what he was looking for. I will always remember the smile and good mood William would always put my spirit in even on a bad day. Mrs. Laura you had a true gentleman but I know you knew that. May God continue to keep you and your family in this time and always. Family in Christ forever.

Devona W.(New Life in Christ)

November 28, 2013

Pastor I love u an im going 2 miss u soo much.U was my Pastor 4 over 10 yrs, u was there when Christopher was called home 2 b with the Lord n I no he was waiting on u 2 walk through those golden gates.No more pain cause u r with our heavenly Father..so Rest In Paradise Pastor......I Love U!!!!

Pastor Herny & Evelyn Thomas

November 28, 2013

You were a great man of God and a good friend. Although we know that you are in a better place, We will still miss you.

Natalie Tutt

November 28, 2013

I am going to miss you dearly, Will. I wanted to come, like you asked, but my heart couldn't take seeing you hurting. Rest my friend... Take your sweet rest until we meet again.

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