Jerry J. O'Neil
April 30, 1939 - December 11, 2021
Jerry J. O'Neil, age 82, of Goodells, passed away peacefully, on December 11, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1939, in Big Rapids, to the late James and Ruby O'Neil. He married Sonja S. White on August 21, 1959, in the Court Street Baptist Church. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1957 and was a graduate of Central Michigan University. Jerry was an accomplished athlete in high school, college and also played professional football. Jerry served honorably in the National Guard. He enjoyed traveling and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Sonja, children; Troy J. O'Neil of Grandville, Tonja Sue VanEssen of Lowell and Tina L. (Bill) Spencer of Woodstock, Georgia, grandchildren; Amanda (Chris) Wirth, Tanner (Delicia) VanEssen, Chris Spencer and Jessie (Johnny) Jones, several great grandchildren, sisters; Sonja (Ed) Keiser and Sara Jo (Rudy) Ruttan, nieces and nephews; Lance (Wendy) Keiser, Jill (Troy), Ryan (Rachel) Ruttan, Tom Ruttan, Holly (Taylor) Rowland and Katie White, brother-in-law, Kenneth L. (the late Kay Kells) White, along with several cousins. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home - Port Huron.
Jerry J. O'Neil, age 82, of Goodells, passed away peacefully, on December 11, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1939, in Big Rapids, to the late James and Ruby O'Neil. He married Sonja S. White on August 21, 1959, in the Court Street Baptist... View Obituary & Service Information