Guy Edward O'Neal's Obituary
Guy “Ed” Edward O’Neal, Jr. (83), transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Novant Presbyterian Harris Hospice in Charlotte, NC. He was the husband of, Polly Ann O’Neal. They shared 60 precious years of marriage together.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in Rossville, Georgia, he was the son of the late, Guy Edward O’Neal, Sr. and Effie Ledford O’Neal. He attended The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga and the Chattanooga School of Business. He served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer in Ft. Leanordwood, MO before starting his career with A.H.Robins/Pfizer where he had a successful 42-year career as a Certified Medical Representative. When he was awarded many sales awards his comment would be “Greater is He who is in me, than he that is in the world.” This is the way Ed lived his life. God was always first and always given all of the glory in all things. Upon retirement Neil’s Compounding Pharmacy in Huntersville, NC employed him.
He was a member of the International Exchange Club, and an active volunteer at Novant Presbyterian Huntersville and with the Senior PGA Tour. He was a member of First Baptist Huntersville where he was a Stephen’s Minister and a children’s Sunday school teacher with his wife, Polly for many years. He was also a deacon and member of the prison ministry at First Baptist Church – Jacksonville, Florida.
Ed’s family was his pride and his joy. He was their rock and godly counsel. He always put his family first, second only to his Savior. His son and daughter in law, Guy Edward O’Neal III and Megan Feehan O’Neal, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Polly Ann O’Neal, his son, Patrick Lee O’Neal and wife, Julie of Mooresville, NC: his daughter, Poppi O’Neal Tsumas and husband, Ben of Huntersville, NC: grandchildren: Guy Edward O’Neal IV and wife Jordan, John Patrick O’Neal, Christopher Eugene O’Neal, William Feehan O’Neal, Annie O’Neal Tsumas, Megan Grace Tsumas, William Nicklaus Brawley, Taylor Andrew Brawly, Sean Patrick Standefer O’Neal, and Ireland Ann O’Neal and great granddaughters: Lorelei and McKinley O’Neal
Ed’s family would like to thank the many remarkable caregivers that were experienced on this journey. Thank you Neuro ICU @ Novant Presbyterian, Carolina’s Continue Care in Pineville, Huntersville Oaks and Harris Hospice.
Ed’s homecoming celebration will be Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. at James Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Harris Hospice (Novant Health Hospice and Supportive Care, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte, NC. 28233-3549 – in memo note Harris Hospice, Ed O’Neal, Jr.) or First Baptist Church – Huntersville – Children’s ministry (119 N Old Statesville Rd. Huntersville, NC. 28078 – in memo note Children’s ministry, Ed O’Neal, Jr.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville, NC is serving the family. Online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
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