- Date Of Birth: August 14, 1924
- Date Of Death: April 11, 2018
- State: Georgia
Marvin “Buddy” O’Neal, age 93, of Sharpsburg, Georgia flew to heaven Wednesday morning, Aril 11, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1924 in Greenville, Georgia to the late Vester and Janie Milam O’Neal. He would live the early years of his life in Greenville. Buddy served his country during World War II in the Air Force. Returning from his military service, he moved to Newnan and started a cab company. It was in Newnan he met Mary Lucille Taylor who would become his wife and share the next 57 years together until her passing in 2006. Buddy worked for the postal service and would retire after a 37-year career. He also enjoyed his work as a real estate agent and broker for over 20 years. Buddy also applied his considerable talents and dedication to others as a Mason. Of all his interests, none was more important to Buddy than the time he spent with his family. Any mention of them would make his smile only larger. In addition to his parents and his wife, Buddy was also predeceased by a son, Thomas Wayne O’Neal and his son-in-law Buddy Everett. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Bob, James, Sara, Elsie, Martha, and Betty Ann. He is survived by his sons Mike O’Neal and his wife Belinda of Grantville, Don O’Neal of Sharpsburg, Jeff O’Neal of Sharpsburg. His daughters are Lynn Everett of Sharpsburg and Valerie Phillips and her husband Dennis of Moreland. Also surviving is his sister, Dot (and Roy) Kinney of Manchester. There are 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
