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Paul Michael “Mike” O'Neill

March 18, 1939 - June 28, 2014

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Visitation
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Monday 6/30, 5:00 pm

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Service
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Tuesday 7/1, 1:00 pm

CENTRAL CITY- Major Paul Michael “Mike” O’Neill was born March 18, 1939 to the late Peck and Louise O’Neill. Mike graduated from Central City High School and Oklahoma State University. He served in the Air Force. Before retiring, he worked for Peabody Coal Co. as a Safety Supervisor at River Queen then as a Security Supervisor for the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center. Mike was also a retired major on the Central City Volunteer Fire Dept. serving his community with over forty years of dedicated service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Central City and also awarded a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his loving wife Marian June Reed O’Neill of 44 years; their twin daughters, Amy (Eric Davis and Susan (Brandon) Grace; sister in laws, Nita Vaughn of Greenville, Norma Morris of Wyandotte, MI; brother in law, Carroll Wayne (Brenda) Reed of Central City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Kevin Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 30, 2014 at 5:00 PM at the funeral home.

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Visitation
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Monday 6/30, 5:00 pm
Service
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Tuesday 7/1, 1:00 pm

CENTRAL CITY- Major Paul Michael “Mike” O’Neill was born March 18, 1939 to the late Peck and Louise O’Neill. Mike graduated from Central City High School and Oklahoma State University. He served in the Air Force. Before retiring, he worked for Peabody Coal Co. as a Safety Supervisor at River Queen then as a SecurityContinue Reading

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Freddie Smith left a message on July 15, 2014:
My wife, Mary and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to Mike's family. I remember Mike as we grew up together in Central City, the high school and from being members of First Baptist Church in Central City as young people. Although I am a few years older than Mike, I remember him being so friendly, jovial and always smiling. He was a great guy. Very sorry. Freddie Smith CCHS Class of l955
Carol and Richard Womack left a message on July 15, 2014:
Go be with God. You have earned it. With much love to you, June, Amy and Susan.
Freddie Smith left a message on July 15, 2014:
My wife, Mary and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to Mike's family. I remember Mike as we grew up together in Central City, the high school and from being members of First Baptist Church in Central City as young people. Although I am a few years older than Mike, I remember him being so friendly, jovial and always smiling. He was a great guy. Very sorry. Freddie Smith CCHS Class of l955
Ted Curtis left a message on July 8, 2014:
Sorry about Mike.
Bill Hicks left a message on July 6, 2014:
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I have known Mike since I was 4-5 years old. He was our neighbor on south third when we lived on south second. Only the Catholic school grounds separated us. I can still see him now walking up and down third st. He was our OM&I paperboy at one time. I remember going to see him in the hospital when he had a wreck on the way to a fire. His mother was my third grade teacher. So many connections.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Patsy Hunter Dukes left a message on July 3, 2014:
June.....you know I understand the hurt. God bless you my Dear Friend. Love, Patsy.
Lisa James left a message on July 2, 2014:
I am sorry for your loss.
mike wells left a message on July 1, 2014:
Hugh & Pat Sweatt left a message on July 1, 2014:
Central City owes a great debt to Mike, for his many years of dedicated and unselfish service to his community. He obtained a degree in Fire Science from Oklahoma State and could have easily worked his way to Chief of a large city but he chose to return to his home town and serve as a Volunteer. His legacy will remain with us for generations to come. May God bless and comfort June and the girls.
Joe F Baal left a message on July 1, 2014:
RIP..My friend. I met Mike at Oklahoma State University in the fall of 1960. From the first day he hsd this city boy laughing and 54 years later he could still make me laugh when I saw him this spring. Say hi to some of our old buddies,Mike like Mr R.J.Douglas, Jack Tinker, Chief Buck, Roger Sweet, & way too many of our pals...One thing I know you will them all laughing in a few minutes. God Speed, BMy friend.
Jimmy Anderson left a message on June 30, 2014:
So sorry for your family's loss! Mike was a great man and will sure be missed by all.
Karen Willis left a message on June 30, 2014:
Such a fine man, and well loved by the entire community. Our hearts are heavy and saddened, but we rejoice in his new home.
Jackie Burns left a message on June 30, 2014:
I will never forget the trip I made with Mike and Big Dave (Dedo) Graves to Stillwater, Ok in 1964. What a blast!
Sandy (Jackson) Coleman left a message on June 30, 2014:
So sorry June and girls. Prayers
Diane Walters left a message on June 30, 2014:
June, Amy and Susan Sorry for your loss of your husband and dad. A great man. Praying for all during this difficult time.
Barbara & John Kinney left a message on June 30, 2014:
June, Amy & Susan. I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Mike was a wonderful man. May God comfort you during this time. Praying for your family.
Bethanie House left a message on June 30, 2014:
I am so sorry for your loss. My parents both worked with Mike. From what I have been told he was a great guy!
Dottie Staples Swain left a message on June 30, 2014:
I just want you to know how much I love your family..June and kids God bless you and comfort you.
Damon and Linda Dillingham left a message on June 30, 2014:
So sorry for your loss.
Donald Hunter left a message on June 30, 2014:
Best friend and brother in the Fire Service anyone could ever have. You taught me so much. Rest in Peace my brother. Prayers for your Family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Bro. Leroy Rearden left a message on June 30, 2014:
Mike was always helpful and friendly from time I meet him 25 years ago. Mike showed himself a family man , community man and a man that cared about others. He always would say to me "Preacher how are you & the family doing" and i believe he cared how we were doing Our prayer wre lifted up for all 3 of you.
Mr and Mrs Tex Allen left a message on June 29, 2014:
Praying for God to bring you comfort during this time. God bless you all.
Crystal Hurt left a message on June 29, 2014:
I am sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale Phillips Bybee left a message on June 29, 2014:
Awesome man and firefighter and instructor
William "Billy Bob" Dukes left a message on June 29, 2014:
RIP Mike. You taught so many of us the ways of the Fire Service and how to do the job right. You will always be a part of us in thoughts and spirit. God be with you Major. We love you forever.
Joel & Sharron Pickett left a message on June 29, 2014:
So terribly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was a very special person who will be truly missed..
Dianne Trent left a message on June 29, 2014:
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lana & Billy Hoskins left a message on June 29, 2014:
I am sorry for the passing of you Daddy! Praying for your family!
Melonie Moore cabbage left a message on June 29, 2014:
My dad Buddy Moore worked with him at Peabody and always thought the world of him, sorry to hear of his passing.
Karen Lear Rathburn left a message on June 29, 2014:
I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melissa bates left a message on June 29, 2014:
June, Amy, and Susan, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Tucker Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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