Ray Thomas
O'Neal, Sr., 76
BLADES, DE - Ray Thomas O'Neal, Sr. passed away April 8, 2023.
Ray was born May 24, 1946 in Milford, DE to the late Walter and Virginia Harris O'Neal and was a long time resident of Seaford, DE.
After graduating from Seaford High School in 1966, Ray served his country and joined the United States Navy where he worked as a boiler technician on the USS Little Rock. Following his departure from the United States Navy, Ray settled in Blades and worked for C.W. Wright as a lineman. Ray then became a truck driver for National Freight in Vineland, NJ. Ray was a hard worker, but due to health reasons, he took an early retirement.
Ray is survived by two sons: Ray T. O'Neal, Jr. of Lincoln, DE and Scott D. O'Neal of Chesapeake, VA; a brother: Harry R. O'Neal of Chesapeake, VA; a sister: Darlene Legates and her husband Robert of Harrington, DE; and five grandchildren: Dustin, River, Holden, Emily, Amanda and Ashley.
In addition to his parents; Ray was preceded in death by two daughters: Sherri Hassett and Virginia O'Neal; and two grandchildren: Ray O'Neal III and Rae Tiffany.
Services for Ray will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Framptom Funeral Home - Fleischauer Chapel in Greenwood, DE. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00. Burial will follow at St. Johnstown Cemetery.
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