OBITUARY: Robert C. “Bob” O'Neil

Robert C. "Bob" O'Neil, age 81 of Mt. Vernon, Ind., but formerly of Ridgway, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in the VNA Hospice Center in Evansville, Ind.

Bob was born in Ohio County, Ky., on June 28, 1933, to the late James and Georgia (Kitchens) O'Neil. On Dec. 29, 1951, he married the love of his life, Martha (Anderson) O'Neil who survives. Bob was retired from Whirlpool as a supervisor for 37 years. Bob was a Mason in the Beulah Lodge No. 578 and a former Scottish Rite and Hadi - Shrine. He loved to camp, fish, hunt, garden and be outdoors. He always enjoyed talking with his friends and family and was a great family man and loving husband.

Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha O'Neil of Mt. Vernon; three sons, Robert Steven O'Neil, Roderick (Tammy) O'Neil and Marty (Helen) O'Neil all of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; two sisters, Eilene Smiley and Shirley Massey; six grandchildren, David, Katherine, Amanda, Sara, Jennifer, and Joseph; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Leon O'Neil; a sister, Pauline West; and a grandson, Ryan.

Visitation for Bob will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at the Glory Road Baptist Church, 2229 W. Indiana St., Evansville, Ind., then 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway. His funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway. The Rev. Delbert Bryant will officiate and interment will follow in the Old Cottonwood Cemetery north of Ridgway.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Glory Road Baptist Church.

You may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com