Mr. Jesse Patrick O'Neal, age 40, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Emory University Hospital.
Born August 12, 1979 in Brevard, NC, he was the son of Frank and Shirlee (Bruner) O'Neal. He was a manager for AT&T. Mr. O'Neal was a member of Old Pathway Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Jesse loved the Lord and his family, he also loved outdoor adventures, trips to the mountains, visiting waterfalls, hiking and camping.
He is survived by his parents; his wife: Jennifer Ann (Bratcher) O'Neal; sons: Aiden Patrick O'Neal, Noah Ryan O'Neal and Owen Anson O'Neal; maternal grandparents: Bill and Mary Dee Bruner; paternal grandmother: Martha O'Neal Johnson; and siblings: Meghan Breitfeller, Shannon O'Neal and Sawyer O'Neal. Mr. O'Neal was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Frank M. O'Neal.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Old Pathway Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Swift officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at other times the family will be at the home.
Flowers are optional or memorial donations may be made in Jesse' memory to Old Pathway Baptist Church 70 Lankford Road Bowersville, GA 30516.
Those in attendance are reminded to adhere to social distancing and public health guidelines. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements.