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Eugene Joseph O'Neil, 86
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Eugene Joseph O'Neil, age 86, of Smithville and a native of New York, passed away Friday night, January 18, 2019 at his residence. 

 He was born February 17, 1932 to his parents, the late Joseph and Alice Fraser O'Neil.  He was a Roman Catholic, a real estate surveyor and former City of Smithville building inspector, member of the Tennessee land surveyors association.  Mr. O'Neil was a retired Major with the United States Army, retiring in 1992. 

 He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy O'Neil of Smithville; two sons, Matthew (Greta) O'Neil of Acworth, GA and Patrick (Heather) O'Neil of Woodstock, GA; three grandchildren, Miranda, Keily and Liam O'Neil; sister, Joan Taylor of New Bern, NC. 

 The O'Neil family chose a direct cremation and a Memorial Prayer Service and Military Honors was held Friday, January 25, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.