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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Ronald G. O’Neal, and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Friday, October 20, 2017.
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WHEREAS, Ronald G. O’Neal was born in Lima, Ohio on June 3, 1965; and
WHEREAS, Ron worked for the Franklin County Sanitation and Engineers; and
WHEREAS, Ron had such a warm personality, positive outlook on life and selfless spirit. He truly lived to the fullest through simple pleasures such as watching The Ohio State University football games, long walks and HGTV, bantering about national news stories and enjoying leisure activities with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Ron had an inordinate amount of charm and special ability to reach people through his genuine smile, giving heart and deep compassion for others. He never met a stranger, his friendships were deep and lasting; and
WHEREAS, Ron’s life was truly a testament of the unending service to God and devotion to his family. His happiest times were spent serving others, traveling the world with Charles, working on renovation projects at home and celebrating special occasions with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Ron is survived by his parents Jackie and Homer O’Neal of Lima, Ohio; life partner of 18 years Charles Hillman, stepdaughters, Channing and Chelsea, siblings, Homer Jr., Jerome (Sherri), Gregory (Alana), Timothy, Monica, Denise, Gwinn, and a host of loving nieces and nephews and cherished friends uncles, cousins, and friends; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Ronald G. O’Neal, and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Friday, October 20, 2017.