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Edward O'Neal Obituary
November 05, 1948 - September 03, 2017
Tulare
"The song is ended, but the melody lingers on"
Edward Charles "Chuck" O'Neal, age 68, passed away peacefully in his home on September 3, 2017. For those whom had the honor of knowing him, know that he had a heart of gold. Chuck lived a full life of joy, surrounded by people he loved and who loved him dearly. Chuck was born in Paris, Texas on November 5, 1948 to Charlie and Amy Ione O'Neal. In the late 1950's the family decided to move to California. Chuck graduated from Tulare Union High School in 1967. He married Sherry Johnson and moved back to Texas for 10 years where they had two beautiful baby girls. Chuck and Sherry moved their family back to California after the passing of his father. After 26 years of marriage, Chuck started a new chapter in his life. He married Cindy Lerda-O'Neal in May of 2000 and has enjoyed spending the past 20 years of his life with his blended family of 5 children, 11 grandchildren, old cars and camping. Chuck retired from Ecolab in 2011 after 32 years of service.
Chuck is preceded in death by his father, Charlie O'Neal, mother Amy Ione O'Neal, first wife, Sherry Johnson. Chuck is survived by his wife Cindy Lerda O'Neal, Tulare, California, daughter's; Stacie (Wade) De Groot, Doon, Iowa, Lori (Anthony) Nunes, Sibley, Iowa, Tiffany (Justin) Penn, Tulare, California, sons; Nathan Lerda- Tulare, California, Joseph Lerda, Tulare, California, brothers; Ken (Lynette) O'Neal, Medford, Oregon, Jerry (Darlene) O'Neal, Visalia, California, eleven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like extended a warm thank you to all of the medical personal who provided exceptional care for Papa Chuck during our time of need. Funeral Arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service, Tulare.
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Mary Ann Goodman
September 7, 2017
I worked with Chuck years ago at a company called H.B. Fuller. He was a laugh a minute, always had a joke to tell. So sorry for your loss. He was one in a million.
Roy { Sonny} Colwell
September 6, 2017
My condolences to the O'neal family in this time of sorry. May God bless you and give you strength in this hour of need and days ahead. And thanks for the memories. You will be miss.
Garry Colwell
September 6, 2017
I remember all the good times playing cards and dominos but most of all the friendship being with my first cousin.
Sue Spurling
September 6, 2017
I will always cherish all the memories that we made together as a family. Rest In Peace dear brother in law.
September 6, 2017
My sincere condolences to Chuck's family for your loss. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Psalm 66:19,20
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