William O'neal

ARLINGTON -- Overseer William O'Neal transitioned peacefully, quietly and with great dignity at his home on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He fought a good fight; he finished his course, and above all, he kept the faith.

Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Christ Cathedral Church, 3201 Purington Ave., Fort Worth, Apostle Sherman C. Gee Allen, eulogist. Bishop L.A Kennedy, officiant. Interment: Wisconsin Memorial Park Brookfield, WI. Visitation: Noon until 9 p.m. on Friday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Ave., Fort Worth. Friends and family are asked to gather on the grounds of Christ Catherdral Church at 10 a.m. to recieve Overseer O'Neal in the "Spencer White Chariot."

Overseer O'Neal was preceded in death by his stepfather, Dewey Smith Sr.; grandparents, William and Lucille Crawford; and two aunts, Lois Stribling and Lucy Smith.

Survivors: He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Laura O'Neal; his loving mother, Gertrude Smith of Milwaukee, WI.; daughters, LaTanya O'Neal, Sheree O'Neal and Deneice Cobb of Arlington; sons, Barry Jackson and Dennis Jackson of Arlington; siblings, Carma Teasley (Steven), Gary Glispie, Fred O'Neal, Debbie Nance and Dewey Smith Jr., all of Milwaukee, WI.; eight grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. His family would not be complete without mentioning the New Life in Christ Ministries Church.