From Jim Cook (HMM164) jimecook@sbcglobal.net to Popasmoke:

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From: Lauren Byars
Sent: Thu 8/2/2007 4:49 PM
Subject: FW: Gary O'Neill

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of our friend, Gary O’Neill. His battle with leukemia ended with dignity and in the comfort of his home this morning. Gary served his country in the Marines and spent time in Vietnam . He worked for Marine Drilling for more than 30 years and touched so many with his leadership and great concern for the folks on the rig. His most cherished possession was his family and friends and maybe a tractor or two. Just last week he told me that he felt he was one of the luckiest persons because of all the wonderful family and friends that he had. He really appreciated all the calls and visits that he had received over the last few months. His contributions and caring attitude will be missed by all.

Funeral arrangements are below:

Visitation tomorrow night from 6 pm to 8 pm
Theile Cooper Funeral Home
1477 Carl Ramert
Yoakum, Tx 77995
361-293-5656

From 77A heading south, there will be a Valero’s station at the intersection of 77 and Carl Ramert, turn left onto Carl Ramert. The airport will be on the right and a hospital on the left. Funeral home is a little further down.

Services 2 pm., Saturday
New Austin Street Baptist Church

This is the new location for Austin Street Church on 111. If going south on 77, turn left onto 111, go under the underpass, go through the yellow blinking light, church will be about mile down past yellow light on the right hand side. You should be able to see the 100 ft steeple. (just past the intersection of 111 and FM 311)

Local Florist:

Ann’s 361-293-3611
Karl’s 361-293-2012

Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. ~~Matthew 5:4

From: Lauren Byars
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 9:06 AM
Subject: Gary O'Neil
One or ours has completed his flight plan, made the final aproach and landed at Home Base.
Our dear friend, Gary passed away early this morning. He went peacefully in his sleep at his home in Yoakum. Most of his family had arrived yesterday at his house and they were able to enjoy their time together. Funeral details to be sent later today.