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Harold O'Neil Obituary
He was born Feb 5, 1931, to Thomas Raymond "Ray" and Bertha (Boles) O'Neil.
He married Marolyn (Womack) O'Neil and she survives.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at John A. Logan College in O'Neil Auditorium, with the Rev. John Annabel from University Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the auditorium.
Memorials may be made to the Harold and Marolyn O'Neil Scholarship Fund, 700 Logan College Road, Carterville, IL 62918.
Walker Funeral Home and Crematory of Carbondale is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Harold O'Neil
March 20, 2013
Marolyn, Carol Pullis just told me about Harold's demise. You and your children have my deepest sympathy. Beverly (Gold) Segal, St. Augustine, FL
JoEllen Hermes
March 17, 2013
May the love of family and friends comfort you in your time of grief. Here's to a great friend and neighbor to my Mom and Dad!
William Spencer III
March 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Neil family. For we have lost another hero.
Kim Cerutti-Worthen
March 16, 2013
Prayers to you all.
March 12, 2013
I was sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. O'Neil. I was a student at JALC 1968-1970. He was a very kind man. Judy Hood, Yuba City CA
Christine "Critter" Tarr
March 11, 2013
What a colorful and fulfilling life we all lived on the little Rt 4. The snow storm huddles, power outage sing alongs and swimming summers. Those memories with Mr. O'Neil and family will last my lifetime. They made us who we are today. I am proud to have been apart of his life.
Shara
March 10, 2013
Love you Dad.
Ted and Mary Jennings
March 10, 2013
Marolyn, Ted and I are so sorry to learn of Harold's passing. It's been a lot of years but we haven't forgotten.
Dr. Russ (Rusty) Fine
March 9, 2013
I attended Carterville Elementary School when Mr. (now Dr) O'Neil came to us "fresh out of" SIU.
He was a wonderful, funny man; a great role model, an outstanding teacher and a very patient 7th grade basketball coach (which he had to be, with me because I was a total klutz). I have thought of him often over the years and shall always have a special place in my heart for his blessed memory. THANK YOU and G-D SPEED, "MR/DR" O'NEIL. You were a kind, gentle and loving man. You made a mark, no, you made many marks and influenced so many young people in so many positive and constructive ways.
Brandon Francis
March 9, 2013
Lizzy and I send our condolences. If you should need anything you can contact me through the lodge.
Karen McNeely McMinn
March 8, 2013
Marolyn, Shannon, Shawn, and extended family. Sending you my condolences in the loss of your precious loved one. Keep his legacy alive in your hearts, souls, and minds and do your best to carry on. Remembering precious memories with you all thru school and UBC. Won't be able to attend service but please keep in touch. Heaven just got more and more blessed.
March 8, 2013
I knew him while I worked at JALC and admired him a great deal.
Sammye Fark
March 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
March 7, 2013
Uncle Harold was a fine man. My Dad thought so much him. He will be missed. And yet I hope that as you grieve, you do so with hope, the hope that you will see him again. You, Auntie Marolyn and Shawn, Shannon and Shara are in my thoughts,heart and prayers.
Joy
Robin Allen
March 7, 2013
To all the O'Neils,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father and husband. I have so many fond memories of spending time with your family and you have been much on my mind. I hope your memories are helping to ease the loss.
Donna Waller
March 7, 2013
Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
mary loyd
March 2, 2013
Shannon, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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