Jimmie Lee O’Neal

Jimmie Lee O’Neal, 69, Gilman City, Missouri passed away February 7, 2023 in
Mt. Moriah, MO.
Jimmie was born February 4, 1954, in Lamoni, Iowa, the son of Leland James “Todd” and Lela
Maxine Ruff. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Kathy O’Neal and brother-in-law,
Pat O’Neal.
Jimmie was a self-employed handyman for many years. He enjoyed drag racing held at Thunder
Valley Raceway and the car races at the Bethany Speedway. He also enjoyed demo derby
competitions at the Northwest Missouri State Fair. He loved small town living and always had a
pipe and a mason jar of Nestea nearby. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-
grandfather.
Survivors Include his son, Steve (Jenny) O’Neal, Lindstrom, MN; daughters, Jennifer (Cedric)
McGlaughlin, Lewisville, TX, Cindy (Justin) Leatherman, Weatherford, Texas and Lela O’Neal,
Weatherford, TX; Brother, Mike (Norma) O’Neal, Bethany, MO; Grandchildren, Joshua, Breana,
Gabriel (Audrey), Isaiah, Bryer and Levi; Great Grandchild, Charlotte; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, at Roberson Funeral
Home, Bethany, MO. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 Monday at the funeral
home. Inurnment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Bethany, MO. Memorials may be made to
Oakland Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online
condolences may be left at: www.robersonfuneralhome.com