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Obituary For Herman Lee O'Neal, Sr.
MR. HERMAN LEE O’NEAL, SR. - Age 79, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Herman was born April 26, 1946 to his late parents, Adrian O’Neal and Rosalind Wofford O’Neal. Herman was a graduate of Emery Street School and attended Tennessee State University. Herman was a member of the United States Army and received a honorable discharge. He was a member of New Harvest Ministries, Inc. Herman work many years for Marketing Alliance Group and later retired from Mohawk Industries. Herman enjoyed watching his Western shows and affectionally loved his family and pet dog “Coco”. Herman is also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Faye Benton; brother, Kenneth O’Neal; and granddaughter, La’Toya O’Neal.
Those left to cherish Herman’s memories are his beloved wife, Maria “ReRe” O’Neal; children, L’Tonya (Kenneth) Simpson and Herman (Telisa) O’Neal, Jr, Koquesta Stokes, LeBron (Britney) Stokes, Kenneth (Janitza) Stokes, and Lagaya Stokes; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren; siblings, Doris (Ben) O’Neal, John (Suzette) O’Neal, Gloria Cummings, and Keith O’Neal; aunt, Genevelyn Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30 P.M at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dr. N. P. Starling, Dr. Jerry D. Jones, and Pastor Kenneth Simpson, Officiants. The family will receive extended family and friends one hour before the service on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.
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Doris Ann and Gloria, So sorry for your loss. Your cousin Lauretta
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Granddad, the world feels a bit dimmer without your light. Thank you for being my steady anchor during my youngest years; your presence shaped the person I am today. I will miss you.
My prayers are with you and your family....
Prayers to the family. Class of 1967
Praying for the O'Neal family
Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends...May he RIP
I'm praying for the family that God comfort your at this time 🙏🙏
To The O'Neal ( ReRe) Our Prayers Are With You An God Continue To Strengthen You On This Journey.
My deepest sympathy to My former neighbors and friends, The O'Neal Family. I am praying for you all and may God comfort you during these difficult times. God Bless 🙏🏿 Rodney Stokes Sarasota, Florida
May the Love of GOD provide you comfort now and in the days and months ahead
My condolences to sis ReRe and the ONeal family the passing of my great friend Herman such a awesome person and friend I will always remember him and forever miss him fly high my friend in paradise till we meet again
Becky and I are sending our deepest condolences to the Family. We will cherish the shared memories and keep you in prayer. We love you.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Condolences Praying for the families at this sad time. Patsy McDade and family.
Deepest Sympathy To the families, may God give you the strength to carry on. Classmate and friend Kay Frances Moody
Our prayers goes out to the families at this sad time pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist church family and friends.
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
