Eugene Clifton O’Neal, 82

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Eugene Clifton O’Neal, 82, died June 5 at NHC Healthcare after a brief illness.

A farmer, a school bus driver with the Warren County School System, 50-year Shriner and Mason and a member of Hebron Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The son of Joe and Addie O’Neal, he was preceded in death by sister, Zada Jo Bouldin in 1972; and stepson, John Coulter in 2002.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred O’Neal; brother, Glenn O’Neal of McMinnville; stepsons, Dan Coulter of Dayton and Fred Coulter of Sale Creek; stepdaughter, Patti Aslinger of Sale Creek; grandson, Thomas Smith of McMinnville; several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at High’s Chapel with Chris Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 6, 2004