Thomas (Tom) Joseph O’Neil, age 52, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away on August 22nd, 2025. Tom was born on April 5th,1973 in Dunedin, Florida to Tom and Barbara O’Neil. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend. Tom will be remembered for his kindness, hard work, sense of humor, and love for family. He enjoyed old cars, Star Wars, casinos, and sports.
Tom is survived by his mother, Barbara O’Neil; children, Alexis Kae O’Neil, Kaytlyn Victoria O’Neil, and John Robert O’Neil; brother, John O’Neil (Brantley O’Neil); sister, Ann Margaret Owens (Daniel Owens), nieces, Brooklyn O’Neil and Kennedy Owens; nephew, Christian O’Neil. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Christopher O’Neil.
A service to honor Tom’s life will be held on August 29, 2025 at Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia, NC. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with service immediately following at 11:00 AM. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate his memory. The family will have a private burial following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Tom will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
