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William O'Hara Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 21, 2010.

William "Bill" O'Hara, 74, New Chapel Hill, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2010, at Hospice of East Texas.

Mr. O'Hara was born Dec. 25, 1935, in Petersburg, Ill. He was a carpenter for 30 years in the Tyler area.

Family visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 22, at Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler between 6 and 8 p.m.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in New Chapel Hill, officiated by Bro. Davey Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and William O'Hara, several brothers and sisters and son, Billy O'Hara.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara; children, Rick and Jody O'Hara of Lincoln, Ill., Dennis O'Hara of Tyler, Kevin and Kathy O'Hara of Van, Barbie and Kent Powers of Gilmer, Tim and Dell O'Hara of Tyler, Gayla O'Hara and Richard Rowe of Tyler.

Grandchildren include Rick O'Hara, Brian O'Hara, Aaron O'Hara, Hayley Williams, Caitlin Williams, Joshua O'Hara, Jeremy O'Hara, Justin O'Hara, Sean O'Hara, Ryne O'Hara, Dustin Motes, Connor Kline, Katie Kline, Michelle Conine-McLeod, Caleb Conine, Emily Powers-Willenborg, Neil O'Hara, Eric O'Hara, Zach Prater, Alice Prater, Nick Rowe.; and five great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by brothers, Robert Weller and Joe O'Hara of Illinois and Elmer Weller of Oklahoma; and sisters, Barbara Folkner and Elenor Mayes of Illinois.

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February 7, 2010

Francene Black posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2010

Charles & Yelonda Guthrie posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2010

Debbie Thompson posted to the memorial.

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Francene Black

February 7, 2010

Barbara and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. It has been many years since we have all seen each other, but I carry with me very fond memories of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead.
God bless you,
Francene

Charles & Yelonda Guthrie

February 6, 2010

I loved that Irishman and I love you Barbara. y'all will continue to be in our prayers. He made so many people smile. When I look at Gayla I will always think of how sweet and ornery he was.

Debbie Thompson

February 6, 2010

After my mom passed away, I didn't want to do anything. You showed up at the door on a day I didn't want to see the world. I just remember that your words brought me back to the world around me, not to live in the world I had lost. So with that, I won't say good bye, but rather....I'LL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE AND....THANK YOU. I LOVE YOU UNCLE BILL.

Brenda Cannon

January 26, 2010

Dear Gayla and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brenda Cannon & Family

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Sandy Furnett

January 22, 2010

Barbara

My sisters and I are sending you and your family our deepest and heartfelt symapathy. I know we haven't seen each other in years but we well always be cousins. God be with you.

Sherry Houghton

January 22, 2010

Hi Gayla and family,
I am sorry to hear about your dad, I know how hard it is.
Take care
Love you, Sherry

January 22, 2010

Dell, Tim, Eric & Kevin,

Just to let you know that your family has been in my thoughts & prayers these past weeks. I know that the Lord will continue to strengthen each of you during the following days.

Love ya,
Elva

Sean O'Hara

January 22, 2010

I love you grandpa

Louie & Mary Weller

January 22, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

January 21, 2010

No room to write a book here.
Good man.
Myself and others will miss him, but
remember him always.
They broke the mold after this one.
Never be another.

Stan & Linda Johnson

January 21, 2010

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with your family. May they find comfort and peace in their faith.We will hold you in our heart.

Marlene Wiker

January 21, 2010

Barb,
I'm so sorry. Will be with you and the family in thought and prayer. Treasure your memories.

Kim Barnett

January 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

GAYLA O'HARA

January 21, 2010

DEAR DADDY...I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH...YOU ARE THE BEST DADDY IN THE WORLD AND MY WORLD WILL NEVER NE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE WITH ME! LOVE YOUR BABY GIRL..GAYLA

Lloyd James Funeral Home

January 21, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

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