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Richard Reid O'NEAL
Obituary
Richard Reid O'Neal, 73, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, surrounded by family. Dedicated husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Richard surrendered following a 20-year fight with a very rare disease called Churg-Strauss Syndrome. Born November 24, 1941 to Alice "Naomi" Duncan Henderson and Reid H. O'Neal, he leaves behind his beautiful, devoted wife of nearly 52 years, Carol J. O'Neal of Fort Mill, SC. Richard earned his degree in Engineering from University of Wichita and had a successful 37-year career at Proctor & Gamble in Cincinnati, OH, where he earned much recognition, including the PRISM Award in 1993. Richard was an avid golfer and an integral member of the Board of Clovernook Country Club in Cincinnati, serving as President for several years. He served on a variety of boards, including neighborhood, community and Marriott Vacation Club. Richard enjoyed working with wood and spent countless hours carving a fine collection of ducks and birds. He had a passion for travel and explored many destinations around the world. He will be dearly missed as "Dad" by his daughter, Robin O'Neal Kissel and son-in-law, Scott Kissel; as "Little Brother" to sister, Doris Stolze; as "Papa O'Neal" to Mallory and Jonathan Matson, Amanda Lawson, and Thomas and Tanner Kissel; and as Great "Papa Duck" to Eli. An informal Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45239. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to either: Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731 or to the , 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601. Robertson Funeral & Cremation Service of Charlotte, NC is serving the family,www.throbertson.com
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W. Wayne Peal, Sr.
Life is short and I always am sad to hear about any of my classmates leaving this earth. In Richard's case I am especailly sad because we were best friends in grade school, spent nights with each other and let his sister curl our hair one time. As time progressed we took different paths and did not see each other very often. Then at our 10 year class reunion, this tall white haired man behind me said hi Wayne and I said who are you? I was really embarassed when he told me that he was Richard O'Neal. Also, Richard is responsible for leading me to the Lord. He took me to a church meeting and prayed with me when I accepted Jesus as my personal savior. I know that he is in Heaven today. I will see him again some day. Rest in peace.
Mark Alan Patterson
Sad to hear Dick's passing. He and i were good freinds and carried news papers togrther for several years.
Arla Roller (Fickle)
Richard, I am so happy that to know that you are in heaven with our Lord. I did not know about that. Thank you, Wayne Peal for telling that story. I also remember him in the same elementary.school, Good ole Clara Barton. I thought he was so cute and we played together on the playground as all of us were close back then. we got to play girl chase boy and Rover Rover ,Crack the whip, games that kids today are not allowed to play, We were all lucky, times change. We called him Dickie but as we all grew we changed our names to fit us better except for me. I had no other. We will miss him as it is sad to lose our classmates. Bless his family and keep them in your care, Lord. I plan on seeing old friends in Heaven someday.
Tamara Hoagland (Larson)
Dick O'Neal always had a smile on his face and could make you laugh easily. He was a sincere and honest person, he like so many of our other classmates will be waiting for us when we go to our real home. Carol, if you are reading this, my thoughts and prayers are with you as life without your marriage partner has to be challenging and difficult on some days. May Peace be yours.