Surry-Amelia County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....O'Neal, Davis E., 2015 

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DAVIS EDWIN O'NEAL 

  Davis Edwin O'Neal, a native of Amelia, died at age 73 on September 3, 2015 
at his home in Surry, Va. with family by his side.  He was predeceased by his 
parents, Violet and Eugene O'Neal, and is survived by his brother, Tom O'Neal; 
sister, Hilda Clarke; nephews, Kevin Clarke, Greg Clarke, and Eric O'Neal; 
niece, Pamela O'Neal; and great-nephew, Collin O'Neal.  Edwin was agreeable, 
appreciative, caring and kind.  He was loyal to family and friends and was 
generous and helpful as needed to everyone he met.  He worked for years in 
insurance claims in Richmond, Va. but most enjoyed the time he worked in the 
café at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.  He was fondly known as "Ed, the 
Coffee Guy" and was honored to receive a Chi commendation from one of the 
secret societies on campus.  In retirement he pursued his love of history and 
old homes as a member of the Amelia, Surry, and Dendron historical societies. 
He had given tours at Smith’s Fort, Rogers Store, Haw Branch, and Poplar 
Forest.  He was prolific poet and story teller whose wit and soothing voice 
will be missed.  As he wished, Edwin's ashes will be placed privately in the 
O'Neal plot at Grub Hill Cemetery in Amelia.  Celebration of Life services 
will be held in Amelia and Surry on dates to be announced later.  Donations 
may be made to the Dr. James T. O'Neal scholarship fund, c/o Martha O'Neal 
Muniz in Amelia, Va., to any of the above historical societies, or to any 
charity you hold dear.


Davis Edwin O'NEAL, poet & historical tour guide, 
former insurance man & barista, 
b. 14 Nov 1941, Amelia Co., d. 3 Sep 2015, at home, Surry Co., 
ashes interred in Grub Hill Cemetery*, Amelia Co., 
"Sussex-Surry Dispatch," Mar. 30, 1961; 
   text posted with Find a Grave Mem. #152291975 

*His parents are also buried there. 


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