Mr. O'Neal was born February 25, 1938 in Middletown, NC, the son of the late Edward Murray O'Neal and Mary Mann O'Neal.
Jim was a graduate of Wake Forrest University and received a Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University. Jim had previously worked as a systems engineer for IBM, as well as being a certified public accountant. He had been a home builder in Raleigh before moving to the coastal area.
Survivors include his wife Lenna Jane; a daughter Dr. Eva Nelson and husband Dr. Vaughn Nelson of Salisbury, NC; a sister, Judy Fore and husband Dr. Bill Fore of Black Mountain, NC; grandchildren, Davis and Erica; two step-sons, Chandler Gray and wife Kelli, and Brannon Gray; and two step-grandchildren, Emma and Preston.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Southport.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC.