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Boyd Allen O'Neal
August 29, 1925 - September 24, 2011
Boyd A. O’Neal, of McKinney, TX, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the age of 86. A celebration
of his life will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, with Rev. Randy Morlan and
Rev. Kenneth Ussery officiating. Burial will follow immediately. The family will receive visitors Friday, September 30 from
6:00PM until 8:00PM at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Allen, TX. Pall bearers will be Hal Womack, Tom Kepner,
Johnny Barrett, Roberto Fanini, W.A. Richardson, and Richard Jordan. Boyd Allen O’Neal was born on August 29, 1925 in
Novice, TX and went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2011. Boyd is survived by his wife of 66 years, Irma
Schneider O’Neal; daughters Melba Hogue (Doug); Betty Brown; Becky Gore (Ken), son James O’Neal (Cindy);
grandchildren, Maurice Brown, Rhanda Holden (Michael), Tonya Brown, Juliann Deese (Buddy), James, Jr. and Marion O’Neal
(Staci), Jeremy Gore; great-grandchildren Victoria Brown, Michael II and Nicole Holden, Kendall and John Deese; nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Smith O’Neal, mother, Ida Givens O’Neal, seven brothers, five
sisters, and a great-grandson. Boyd was a graduate of Novice High School, Howard Payne University, and Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Coggin Avenue Baptist Church, Brownwood, TX in 1944. He served as
pastor of Silver Valley Baptist Church while in college and at Calvary Baptist Church in Stephenville while in Seminary. Boyd
and Irma were appointed missionaries of the Foreign Mission Board (now, International Mission Board) in 1949. They
ministered faithfully in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, until 1988. Boyd used his natural leadership skills, his ability to work hard
and persevere to help the Alagoas Baptist Convention start more than 40 churches, develop a Baptist camp, maintain a
school, conduct humanitarian relief efforts, preach the gospel, disciple new believers and become a problem-solver and
encourager. He loved Alagoas, and the Alagoanos loved him. They expressed their love by giving him honorary citizenship of
the city of Maceio and, the state of Alagoas. They showed their appreciation for his dedication and hard work with several
medals of commendation, plaques and worship services of thanksgiving. In 1988 he was invited by the IMB to become a
coordinator for Volunteers-in-Missions. He and Irma then moved to Richmond, VA. His responsibility was to enlist, train and
coordinate volunteers going on short-term mission trips to Brazil, the Caribbean Islands, and Jamaica. His travels took him to
Senegal, Africa, the Caribbean and many states in Brazil and the US. He “officially” retired from the International Mission
Board in 1996 and moved to McKinney, where he continued to serve the Lord at the First Baptist Church. While his health
allowed, he continued making short-term mission trips to Brazil. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking, and, being near his
family, children, and grandchildren. Boyd’s greatest desire and mission was to see people come to know the Lord and
experience the peace that comes only from knowing and serving Him. He took great pleasure in serving God. He was and
remained faithful to his Lord. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the International Mission Board, P.O. Box 6767,
Richmond, VA 23230, or, First Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana, McKinney, TX 75069.
Memorials
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that the entire family is in my
thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed visiting with Mr. O'Neal at Homestead. May
God bless you all.
DENICE WEBB, OCTOBER 20, 2011
Dear Irma, Count on our prayers...We love you and the entire O'Neil family...
Brazil was never the same since you and Boyd came... You can be sure the
Light of the Gospel will shine through on those reached for Jesus by you and
Boyd, and may the Lord haste the day when our faith shall be sight...and then
we will be united again... With much love,
ELISIO, ADRIANA, LUCAS, ANA LUIZA AND MATHEUS O. C. ROZA, OCTOBER 1, 2011
Melba My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
PAM MCANALLY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
My condolences to the entire family. He was my Father-in-Law for a very long
time. God gained a good man in heaven, the Earth loss one of the best. He will
be missed. With Christian Love,
JANES ALTON BROWN, JR., SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Queridos amigos e irmãos em Cristo D. Irma, Becky, Melba, Eduardo, Beth,
filhos, netos e bisnetos do nosso querido Pastor O'Neal, a palavra de Deus
afirma que "Preciosa é à vista do Senhor a morte de seus santos." - Salmo
116:15. A dor nos corações é enorme, a saudade é imensa, mas o nosso
consolo é sabermos que nosso querido Pastor O'Neal está usufruindo aquilo
que o próprio Jesus preparou para ele! E mais, que um dia todos iremos
usufruir desse tão grande amor! Guardaremos no mais profundo de nossos
corações todo carinho, admiração e exemplo desse grande servo do Senhor.
Não dá para esquecer a dedicação, o zelo, a energia dele, seja na igreja, seja
no acampamento em paripueira, seja na construção de templos etc. Foi nosso
o privilégio de convivermos com ele. Muitíssimo obrigada, meu Deus, por tu
teres enviado o teu servo Pastor O'Neal e família para nosso país, nosso
estado e nossa cidade Maceió, como missionário!! "...O Senhor o deu, o
Senhor tomou: bendito seja o nome do Senhor." - Jó 1:21b Um abraço
apertado em todos vocês, queridos! Nosso respeito e nosso carinho.
Saudades Eternas. Nozinha e Alan Balbino
ANA LEONOR MONTEIRO BALBINO, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Irma, Be assured of our prayers for you and your family in the loss of Boyd. I
know he is enjoying wonderful fellowship with our Lord.
BERYLE C. LOVELACE, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
Somos gratos a Deus pela vida do Pastor O´Neal, cuja dedicação, como
Ministro do Senhor aqui em Alagoas, alcançou muitas almas para Cristo.
Dona Irma, filhos, nora, genros, netos e bisnetos, permanecermos firmes em
oração pelas suas vidas, pedindo a Deus que lhes dê ânimo e conforto.
DANIEL FARIAS DE ALMEIDA E FAMÍLIA, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
Becky, You and your family remain in my prayers.
SUSAN M. WATSON, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
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