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In memory of

James "Jimmy" Edward O'Neal

Warren, MI

August 6, 1961 - July 4, 2025

Aug 6, 1961 - Jul 4, 2025

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In memory of

James "Jimmy" Edward O'Neal

Passed

July 4, 2025
Born

August 6, 1961
Resided

Warren, MI

James Edward O'Neal of Warren, Michigan, was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Willie B. O'Neal (Blissett) and Jessie James O'Neal, who both preceded him in death. He was a loving husband to Renee Marie O'Neal (Holmes). Father to Shaun Lamont Smith, who preceded him in death, Marc (Claire Kouassi) Jones, and stepdaughters Karen Bellware and Kristina Burgess. He was a loving and supportive big brother to Kevin O’Neal who he was always there for and …

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Born

August 6th, 1961

Had a child

April 23rd, 1978

Detroit, MI

Met Renee O'Neal

1993

Royal Oak, MI

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Trinity Cemetery

5210 Mount Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48211

Funeral services provided by

Jeter Memorial Funeral Home

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