Funeral services for Mr. Robert Benton “Bobby” O’Neal, age 81 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday at 11 AM at Higgins Funeral Home with Maurine Smith and Leo Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. O’Neal passed away Saturday morning at St. Thomas Hospital.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. O’Neal was the son of the late Floyd and Grace Stubblefield O’Neal. Mr. O’Neal was a veteran of the Air Force where he served in the Korean Conflict, was the owner and operator of O’Neal TV for 40 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife Doris Marie Thompson O’Neal of Fayetteville, daughters Diane (Gary) Brent of Nashville, Donna (Hank) Parker of LaVergne, Denise (Tim) Turvaville of Donelson, son John (Cynthia) Boles of Flintville, grandchildren Jason Mathis, Rob Mathis, Bud Boles, Robert Fleming, Danitta Bradford, Janna Sloan, David Moffett and Daniel Jackson, 12 great-grandchildren, several cousins and beloved pets Sandi and Buffy. He was preceded in death by daughter Mary Danitta O’Neal.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday form 5 – 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
6 Comments To "Robert Bobby O’Neal"
#1 Comment By Dennis and Diana McBay On February 10, 2013 @ 4:03 am
It is so hard to say goodbye…the pain of loosing a mother has only just begun for us…we only buried our precious mother, Mardell McBay yesterday and today we are faced with loosing her brother-in-law and our favorite UNCLE Bobby….we will miss those Vandy ballgame chats….we will miss those hugs and “I love yous” you gave out….RIP and give our mom a great big kiss from her children she left behind…
Dot and girls, we know exactly what you are feeling now…can’t say when the pain will stop and bitter sweet memories will begin…hopefully knowing that they both are together with our loved ones and dancing the streets of gold in Heaven will help bring peace to us all…
#2 Comment By Jerry Miller On February 10, 2013 @ 12:12 pm
So sorry to lose you, Bobby. You were a good Christian man and you will be missed by all.
#3 Comment By Harold Phillips On February 10, 2013 @ 3:19 pm
bobby was one of my best friends for a very long time. he will be missed very much
#4 Comment By Mark and Laura Clark On February 10, 2013 @ 11:09 pm
Very sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. He was such a nice man. Please know that you family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy from all of your friends and the local ham radio operators who will forever miss W4JJW.
Mark, W4CK, and Laura, KJ4HCU, Clark
#5 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On February 10, 2013 @ 11:15 pm
Family members, we were so saddened to learn of the death of this dear man. He has been such a good friend all of these years. He will certainly be missed and our heart goes out to all of you as you go through this difficult time. Please know others care and are praying for you.
God Bless all of you.
Floyd and Imogene
#6 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On February 11, 2013 @ 3:14 pm
Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. Bobby will be greatly missed by so many. I will keep your family in my prayers.
In Christian Love,
Peggy G. Bevels