Avis de décès de James-L. O-Neill

Dr. James L. O'Neill, 80, died peacefully at his home on July 1, 2008, after a long and brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lamona; daughter, Heather Horner and her husband, Scott; and granddaughter, Madison, the light of his life. Also surviving him is his extended family: mother-in-law, Vera Gandee; father-in-law, Ted Brallier; brother- and sister-in-law, Marvin and Phyllis Mills; and many nieces and nephews. James led a life full of God's blessings and made friends everywhere he went. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1928, he spent most of his life in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. James served in the 101st Airborne of the U.S. Air Force and earned several degrees, including a diploma of theology from Midwestern Theological Seminary; doctorate of ministry and doctorate of theology from Luther Rice Seminary; and doctorate of education (ABD) from Nova Southeastern University. His life's calling was to serve God as a minister and he led churches in Florida and Alabama and participated in ministries around the United States and in Jamaica. Before entering the ministry, he taught junior high English and served as chaplain/instructor at the U.S. Power Squadron in Fort Pierce, Fla. In addition, he served as professor and administrator assistant dean at Luther Rice Seminary. His interests were archeology, volunteering at the living history museum at the Spanish Quarter, volunteering in his wife's kindergarten classroom and HAM radio. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of James' life at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Haven Hospice, the American Cancer Society or Anastasia Baptist Church.