of Harrison, AR
July 24, 1935 - February 9, 2022
Leroy O'Neal, age 86 of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at NARMC. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on July 24th, 1935 to Chester Commodore O'Neal and Jessie Mamie Actkinson O'Neal. He married Beatrice Freeman O'Neal on November 26th, 1958.
Leroy was a Korean War veteran of the United States Air Force. He attended Northside Church of Christ in Harrison, Arkansas. Leroy spent his working years as a set-up man for Emerson Electric until his retirement. He was an avid motorcyclist. Leroy loved music and liked to go to the college and the senior club to sit in on jam sessions. He enjoyed visiting at the coffee shops with his buddies who called him "Leroy Brown". Playing and roughhousing with his grandkids was his greatest joy. His strong presence will be greatly missed in their lives.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Beatrice O'Neal of the home; his children, Jeff O'Neal of Bonham, Texas and B.K. Lynn O'Neal of Harrison; grandchildren, Angela (Charlie) McMillan of Texarkana, TX, Carmen McCune of Bryan, TX, Justin (Amy) O'Neal of Hooks, TX, Alexandria Cockrum of Harrison, Josh (Brooke) Cockrum of Quitman and Jarrod O'Neal of Bonham, TX; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Drake, Jason, Stephanie, Matthew, Addyson, Christopher, Junior, Tristan, Hadley, Delaney Bea and Madelyn; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.
Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, Commodore and Jessie O'Neal; his son, Nelson Wade O'Neal; great-grandchild, Caleb; and siblings, Fay O'Neal, James Chester O'Neal, Ralph Dale O'Neal, Ray O'Neal, Anneva Elmore, Willie Mae Blair and Jimmie O'Neal.
Funeral services for Leroy will be 1:30 PM Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Randy Searight officiating. Visitation will be 12:30 till 1:30 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Maple Leaf Cemetery in Harrison, Arkansas where Leroy will be laid to rest with Military Honors. Friends and family will serve as bearers.
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22 Condolence(s)
Lisa Davis Davidson
Sunday, March 13, 2022
I loved this precious man.
He was my friend, and treated me like family.
I was always one of Bea and Leroys kids and I am a better person because of them both.
No words can express how blessed I feel because of this mans presence in my life.
I love you Bea, Belinda, and Jeff. My prayers and my heart is with you all. ~ Lisa
Betsy Ferguson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. He was so kind . David and I always enjoyed him coming into the Chicken Grill. Love to you and your family.
Tiffany Marie Roser
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Leroy was always a good neighbor he's lived beside my mom since I was a baby. I remember hanging on his arm. He was like a grandpa to me. He was always there when I needed someone to talk to. I can't believe he is gone. He will always be missed.
Danny and Pamela Kelley
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
We are saddened to hear of Leroy’s passing. You are added to our prayers.
Heath McEntire
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Sorry for your loss Miss be only a short time I knew you mr. Leroy y'all was very great people to know what have his neighbors he's going to be greatly missed in my eyes and I apologize that I was not able to make it to the funeral but if you need anything don't hesitate to give me a call we love you and just go over to you and we'll be praying for you and rest in peace mr. Leroy he was a great man
Anna Gorecke
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
I know I'm late . Just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss. Leroy was a wonderful man. He and my dad were good friends.
Chris and Coby Watts
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
You will be greatly missed. Ride that Honda Gold-wing in the sky.
Samuel Carson Garrison
Monday, February 14, 2022
Bea, I am very glad Gin and I got to visit with you and have breakfast the 15th of last March. Leroy told me about how he met and courted you. It was very nice.
May God guard us and keep us as we continue "Looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior, Jesus Christ.--Titus 2:13
Debra Villines
Monday, February 14, 2022
DEAR FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY DAD, PAUL SCROGGINS, WORKED WITH LEROY AT EMERSON. MY DAD TOLD LEROY I WORKED AT HUDSPETH.... HE ALWAYS WOULD VISIT WITH ME WHEN HE CAME IN. SUCH A NICE MAN. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH & COMFORT. DEBBIE (SCROGGINS) VILLINES.
michael hankins
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Enjoyed many miles and smiles motorcycling with Leroy.
Marinda Holliman
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Our Heart Felt Sympathy at this time to you dear Bea and all your family. We can hardly believe our O'neal family has lost our Leroy, another loved one . Especially that his brother Jimmy Grant passed earlier before. Now with great love and prayers we send that you may be comforted and have peace.
Lovingly your cousins Marinda and Rick Holliman and all our family
yvonne a kimbrell
Saturday, February 12, 2022
dearest Bea, i am so sorry for your loss ofLeroy. didn't we have fun with Johnny and Leroy riding our bikes all those years.. we have all those memories to cherish. Leroy was a good person and will be missed. love to you,Yvonne
Jack and De Riddle
Friday, February 11, 2022
Dearest Bea and family. We are so sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. He was a dear, sweet, precious friend and we loved him and you so much. Heaven is sweeter with him there but he sure will be missed here on earth.
Lila Nettell
Friday, February 11, 2022
Dearest Bea, Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and the family during this time! Know your gonna miss him dearly!! Love to you!
Dan and Deanna
Friday, February 11, 2022
To our Neighbor and Friend, we say "adieu" until we meet again.
To the Family we say, we love you and we're praying for you during this time. Our memories are ever linked as we have kept eye on one another across the street for over 20 years now. We'll miss many things we took for granted, like seeing LeRoy sit on the porch - nod his head in a doze - holler out a hello; but we'll just keep making new memories with you that we still have. Your neighbors, your friends - Dan and Deanna, Daniel and Elizabeth and Jason (and the pugs too!).
Shirley and Cliff Ragland
Friday, February 11, 2022
Bea, we are so sorry to hear this. Cliff & I will be praying for you and your family
Cris Williams
Friday, February 11, 2022
Mrs. O'Neal- I am so sorry for your loss. You and Leroy were great examples. I pray for comfort for you and hope God fills you with peace during this difficult time. Cris Williams
Doyle and Lena Faye Graham
Friday, February 11, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Leroy was not only family but a good friend. Always enjoyed visiting with him at McDonalds when we were at Harrison. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Coy & Sue Horton
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Bea & Family we we shocked when we read about Leroy's passing . He was a good man and will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers . May God give peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Shirley J. Gray
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Bea I am so sorry to hear this. Leroy was not only family, but a friend. My heart is with you and the family.
Charlie McMillan
Thursday, February 10, 2022
It’s hard to begin to even say all the things this man was to do many people…for me he was that man you could ask a question for some guidance and he would tell you from his life experiences how it did or didn’t work out for him…but he was always honest with you….for me my parents and grandparents passed before my two youngest babies came along….so the time he spent with Hadley and Tristan were amazing…they would come back home from visiting grandma B and grandpa Leroy with so many stories of their time there with them…the way their eyes light up when they recall grandpa tickling them or playing with them….to me he was a great man…only wished I had known him longer…grandpa Leroy know this ….we will always carry a part of you around in this house …..our loss is heavens gain….
Obeta Wyckoff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Bea, I am so very sorry to learn of Leroy's death. He was a;ways such a good friend. May God hold you close!