Terry O'Neill

September 15, 1946 - May 18, 2019

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After a year and a half battle with stage four Esophageal Cancer, Terry Lamar O'Neill, 72, passed away peacefully at his home, May 18th, 2019 with his loved ones by his side.

He was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 15th, 1946, the eighth child of Walter and Florence O'Neill. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Terry married his high school sweetheart, Linda Eater, and went to work at Allison Transmission. Serving in the Air Force from 1966-1970, he was stationed in South Dakota and then served a brief tour in Okinawa, Japan. While in the Air Force, he worked as a flight mechanic on B-52 Bombers. Terry was given the prestigious E5 ranking within three years: such an accomplishment normally takes approximately 11 years to acquire. When he got out of the Air Force, he went back to work at General Motors, Plant 5, retiring 32 years later as a foreman.

Terry married the love of his life, Wilma Jean (Taylor) Mullis on May 21^st, 1983 making this their 36^th year together. He and Jeannie lovingly raised their blended family of 7 children. Family has always been important to Terry. In fact, his greatest joy in life was his family and he loved nothing more than a house full of kids and grandkids. He is survived by his loving wife Jeannie and his first wife, Linda Eater. All of his living children include; Teresa Duke (Jimmy), Joey O'Neill (Danielle), David O'Neill (Jennifer), Debera Riggs, Rhonda Jones (Tom) and Jerry Mullis Sr. (Amanda); All of his living grandchildren include Natasha, Jason, Jerry Jr., Brandon, Derek, LeeAnne, Jeremy, Stefanie, Shelbie, Zach, McKinsey, Kelsie, Bailey, Keith, Lily, Aidan, Cameron and 17 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two older brothers, Walt O'Neill (Ann) and Bill O'Neill (Betsy). Terry was preceded in death by his father, mother, sisters Delores Kian O'Neill, Virginia Brooks, Beverly Spratt, Donna Scott, Ola O'Neill, daughter Stacie Lauver, and grandchildren Ryan Mullis and Natalie Duke.

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Debe Riggs

Other • 7 years ago

Pa was one in a million. He took exceptional care of mom for a very long time. Caregivers deserve the highest degree of accolades. He was always there as a father figure. A man of few words, but you always knew where you stood because he would tell you. Pa LOVED Notre Dame football and passed that down to the entire family. Join a family viewing of a game and it could be quite raucus. I personally miss all of the happy family memories at the lake house. I loved going there for our big family gatherings. That was followed closely by going to Sarasota to visit ma and pa or as they affectionately called each other "gut" and "butt." Pa loved Florida and would have lived there full time if mom would have let him. That would make him laugh every time. He loved his children so much and talked about them often. He thoroughly enjoyed having them live with him when they were young and growing up. Additionally, he would share his love for serving his country in the Air Force. What a great reunion he had with his mom and dad, sisters, Stacie and Natalie. He was a momma's boy and I imagine it was great seeing her first with wide open arms. Much respect pa. You were the definition of a good and decent man.

Marsha Cassels