Royce O’neal, age 80, of Smiley, died February 3, 2014 in Gonzales. He was born March 21, 1933 in Gonzales County to Phillip Harrison and Lula Mae (Caraway) O’neal. Royce is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha (Gibson) O’neal; 1 brother; 5 sisters; and his son, Gary O’neal. He is survived by his daughter, Arlene Banks and husband David of Brownwood; his grandchildren: Larry Bishop of New Braunfels; Robin Morris of Bangs; David Banks II of Brownwood; Brian O’neal of Quitman, TX; Erica Cherry of Quitman, TX; Brandi Elmore of Grand Saline, TX; Pete O’neal of Quitman, TX; 10 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 6th from 5 PM – 8 PM at Finch Funeral Chapel of Nixon. The funeral service will be held at Finch Chapel Friday, Feb. 7th at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Michael Cowey officiating. Interment will follow at the Caraway Cemetery near Nixon. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Pallbearers: Danny Yaws, Robert Yaws, David Gast, Shawn Fuller, Collin Sheffield, Shiloh Gaebler, and Chuck Dixon.

Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon (830) 582-1521.

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