Maurice O'Neal, age 86 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully April 30, 2024. He was born October 26, 1937 to the late George Washington O'Neal and Ruby Erlene (Beaty) O'Neal in Opelika, Alabama
Maurice was raised in Somerset, Kentucky, left to join the USAF in 1954 and traveled the world for the next 20 years while serving. He retired from the USAF and Spectra Physics. Maurice was passionate about the game of golf and also enjoyed playing pool, bowling, and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Maurice was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alexa Flemming O' Neal (Waters).
He is survived by his daughters, Michelle O'Neal ( the late Richard Oliver); Trudy Staas (O'Neal); and Kim O'Neal; grandchildren, Maurice Oliver, Alexa O'Connell (Staas) (Patrick); and Tyler Staas (Shannon); great grandchildren, Vincent Staas and Henry Staas; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424. A memorial service will begin at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
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