In 1965 he graduated from South Side Highschool. After Highschool, He attended Memphis State where he met the love of his life, Brenda Lanier O'Neal. Throughout his life Richard worked at Sartain Truck Lines (1965-1967), he retired from ABF Freight (1967-1998), and most recently worked at Enterprise which he loved and enjoyed (2012-2021). Richard was a big family man, he really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and golfing. He loved his in-laws and spending time with them as well. Richard accepted Jesus as his lord and Savior at only 12 years old. He attended Faith Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Charles O'Neal.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Lanier O'Neal; son Richard "Doug" O'Neal; and daughter Laura Elizabeth Snider; grandchild Sam Kennedy, grandchild Molly Adams and grandchild Charlie Snider.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N Germantown Pkwy, Bartlett, TN 38133. Reception to follow at the church from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment at Reaves Cemetery, Middleton, TN.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Lanier, Rodney Lanier, Gary Lanier, Landon Lanier, Lance Lanier and Sam Kennedy.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the O'Neal family.
