Glen O’Neal, 79

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Glen O’Neal, 79, died Dec. 29 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.

A local businessman and nurseryman and a member of Mt. Leo Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The son of the late Joe and Addie Charlotte Barnes O’Neal, he was preceded in death by sister, Zada Jo Bouldin; and brother, Clifton O’Neal.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Gribble O’Neal; son, Larry O’Neal; son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Hannah O’Neal of McMinnville; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Greg Barnes of McMinnville, Cynthia and Trinidad Ramirez Jr. of Leander, Texas; grandchildren, Miranda Barnes Knox, Jacob Barnes, Joe O’Neal and Chris O’Neal, all of McMinnville.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Ernest Laws officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. today at McMinnville Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the missionary fund of Mt. Leo Church of Christ.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Dec. 31, 2004