Donald Lee O'Neal, Sr.

This is a courtesy of Moody Funeral Service

Mr. Donald Lee O’Neal Sr. 86 of Rock Hill, SC passed away on October 5, 2025 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC. He was born on May 16, 1939 in Pilot Mountain, NC, to Roscoe and Mae O’Neal. Don is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy Butler O’Neal; daughters, Terri Moser (Barry), Sherri Fore (Billy); a son Lee O’Neal ( Melanie); stepsons, Charles Harward (Lori), David Harward (Jane); grandchildren, Kelly Moser (Janet), Lee Moser (Amanda), Richard O’Neal (Maggie), John O’Neal (Kelsey), Rob O’Neal and Morgan Howard; great-grandchildren, Charlee Moser, Maebry Moser, Henry Moser, Lillie O’Neal, Erin O’Neal and Elijah Moser. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Mary Pruett O’Neal; grandson, Zachary Shelton, granddaughter, Mary Moser; sisters, Peggy Goins and Verna O’Neal. Don was a man of great faith which was demonstrated through his service to others. He was a member at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill where he was an active member of the Manning Biggers Sunday School class. He repaired and refurbished wheelchairs through ministries at Westminster Presbyterian and the Caring Closet at Hospice & Community Care. He enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music. Don worked in the textile industry for 40 years. In retirement he had many interests. He enjoyed wood working and making wooden hand crosses, building acoustic guitars, breeding and raising Labrador retrievers and owning and repairing classic cars. He enjoyed golf with his family, friends and Pilot Mountain High School classmates. Don’s sense of humor and friendship will be missed by all who knew him. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.