Nick O'Neal

Sometimes I fall on my knees and pray, come Jesus come, let today be the day. And low and behold on Sunday, February 1, 2026. God dispatched his angel to take Nick O’Neal home. He fought the good fight and finish the course and kept the faith and now he has been lifted up to receive his reward. Even as his health failed, he kept a positive outlook for those around him, strengthening them for the days ahead.

Nick Lee O’Neal was born April 4, 1944, to the late Irene O’Neal Law and Thomas Mack in Union Hall, Virginia. He departed this life in the month of love; peace peacefully on February 1, 2026.

Nick, the adventurous type, found his journey to New York, where he met his wife Enza Tate O’Neal. To their union was born Ricky, Melissa, and Greg O’Neal.

Nick lived a good life and was loved by many. He did not mind at all, giving advice whether you wanted it or not, and his character was being straight up with you. He never met a stranger and always had jokes. His love shot through the tough exterior he often portrayed. Nick loved the outdoors and his green thumb was envious by many.

Nick wore many hats with the youth of his family, Dad, Papa, Papa, Nick, “Unc” and “OG.” These hats verify the strength in his being and the love he gave unselfishly.

Nick was preceded in death by his son Antonio Killebrew of Kentucky.

Nick leaves to cherish his memory, his love and faithful wife; Enza Tate O’Neal; sister, Teresa Mack of Virginia; children, Ricky O’Neal, Melissa O’Neal Henry, Gregory, O’Neal; grandchildren, Desiree O’Neal, Arieyelle ONeal, Brittany Jackson, Danielle Henry and Jaylin Henry; great grandchildren, Randon Floyd, Jamont Williams and DeShawn, O’Neal; sister-in-laws Stella Smith, Dorothy Love, Wanda Tolley and Patricia Tate; brother-in-law, Richard Tate Jr; and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives in Kentucky, Virginia, and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday February 14, 2026 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, Rockford. Interment will follow service at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church Cemetery.