HATTERAS — Ephraim Norwood O’Neal, 97, a native of Hatteras, diedFriday, February 17, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Florida. He was theson of the late Norwood and Alethia Austin O’Neal and the widower ofDaisy Stowe O’Neal.
He was a member and deacon of the Hatteras Assembly of God, acommercial fisherman, and a retired magistrate. Ephraim served on theWaterway commission and many other committees and was a veteran havingserved his country honorably during World War II in the U.S. Army.
Ephraim is survived by his three children: Wayne O’Neal and Judy, ofPiedmont, AL; Peggy Braddock and Samuel, of Bonifay, FL; and AlethiaJoy Willis and Durwood, of Hatteras, NC. He is also survived by sixgrandchildren: Wayne O’Neal, Jr. and Kelly, Lori O’Neal, Kenny McArthurand Lisa, Brian McArthur and Olga, Woody Willis and Karla, and NatashaFarrow and Lester. He was also a very proud Granddaddy to seven and ahalf great-grandchildren: Cameron O’Neal, Cody McArthur, AleahMcArthur, Ezekiel Willis, Adalyn Willis, Lester Farrow V (Quin), AleckFarrow, and Reagan Farrow (on the way).
A funeral service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm onThursday, February 23, 2017 at Hatteras United Methodist Church. Burialwill be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends andrelatives at the church on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and following thefuneral at the home, 57993 Highway 12, Hatteras, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to HatterasAssembly of God for repairs from Hurricane Matthew, P. O. Box 245,Hatteras, NC 27943.
Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.twifordfh.com.
