John Humphrey O'Neal | Eastern North Carolina Now

John Humphrey O'Neal was born on August 1, 1929 in Hyde County, NC to the late Preston and Nita Whitney O'Neal. "Bro", as he was affectionately known, departed this life on February 25, 2015.

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Born: August 1, 1929, Died: February 25, 2015

    God saw the road was getting rough; the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed John's eyes and whispered "Please be Thine".

    John Humphrey O'Neal was born on August 1, 1929 in Hyde County, NC to the late Preston and Nita Whitney O'Neal. "Bro", as he was affectionately known, departed this life on February 25, 2015.

    He was educated in the Beaufort County School system. At an early age, he joined the First Baptist Church of Terra Ceia community.

    He spent his life working as a logger and was employed by Lloyd Smith and Wade Biggs.

    John leaves to cherish his memory and sorrow in his passing his children: Rosella O. Faniel (Henry, deceased); Clara O. Horton (John) of Ahoskie, NC; Nina O. James (Carl) of Hampton, VA; Elder Walter O'Neal (Henrietta) of Chocowinity, NC; Elder Wilbert O'Neal (Josephine) of Pantego, NC; Doris O. Gibbs (Gary) of Terra Ceia, NC; Kay O. Moore (Lessie, deceased); and Janice O. White (Swindell) of Terra Ceia, NC; two adopted grandchildren, Bryan O'Neal (Felicia) of Chocowinity, NC, and Timothy O'Neal of Chocowinity, NC; one brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Bessie Peartree of Terra Ceia, NC; 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

    John was preceded in death by a son, Jay, wife, Martha, nine brothers and three sisters.

    A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Queens Chapel Church of God in Terra Ceia, NC. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Family will receive friends at the home of Janice & Swindell White.
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