Willie Dairon O'Neal

Thomson, Georgia

Willie Dairon O'Neal, 80, Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2022, at his residence.

Willie Dairon O'Neal was born in Miami, Florida, on November 17, 1942, grew up in Cordele, Georgia, and Miami, Florida, and finally moved to McDuffie County in 2004.  He retired from the Plumber's Local Union 519 out of Miami, Florida.  He always had a smile for everyone and loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, tinkering on anything mechanical, reading, and tending his chickens and garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie Lee O'Neal and LulaBelle Barrett O'Neal.  Willie's survivors include his partner Beth Cushman; his son, Steven O'Neal; his daughters, Dianne Clark (Jimmy), Crystal O'Neal, and Vanessa O'Neal; his sisters, Joyce Clack and Elwanda Lamb; his grandchildren, Niki West (Chris), Sabin Clark, Jessica Lee, Jacqueline Lee, Jamie O'Neal, Declan Flaherty, and Keegan Flaherty; his great grandchildren, Jason Perez and Holden West; his chosen family members Ray, Allison, and Addison Cushman; and a host of extended family and friends.

An informal memorial service has been planned for January 21st, 2023, at Mistletoe State Park from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net for details about the service and to sign the family's personal guestbook.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Willie Dairon O'Neal.