Dwight O’Neal, November 1, 1953~July 24, 2024

Jul 25, 2024

Dwight O’Neal, 70, of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at his home. He was born November 1, 1953 in Fayetteville to Chester and Wilma O’Neal.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Connie.

Dwight was owner/operator of Dwight’s Material Handling (DMH). He was devoted to his family and loved by his community. He loved his children, grandkids, great-grandchildren, and his great-great-grandchild.

He is survived by his children, Sandra Shadrick and husband Curtis of Wesley, Jan Johnson of Wesley, and Brian O’Neal of Elkins; a brother Billy Don O’Neal of Springdale; 7 grandchildren, Sammie King, Jessica Jett, Bradley Baker, Derek Gardner, Preston O’Neal, Khloie O’Neal, and Chace O’Neal; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Beard’s Chapel.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, July 29, 2024 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Mike Neal officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd, Springdale, AR 72762.

17 Condolences

  1. Harold & Patricia Bivens

    Our thoughts and prayersgo out to Dwight’s family,, employees and friends.. Dwight was a great person and cherished friend. He will be greatly missed. ❤🫂🙏🏻

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  2. Brian Bowen

    Known the O’Neal family for many many years. I’m so sorry for your loss. Dwight was a staple of the community.

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  3. Susan Clark

    So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing him when he would come to get his hair cut and beard trimmed. The community lost a great asset when we lost Dwight.

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  4. Judy McCarty

    So sorry he was a wonderful man.

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  5. Lloyd and Tammy Center

    Sincere condolences and prayers!

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  6. David Whitney

    One of the good men around for sure. Deepest condolences to his family

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  7. Beverley Sallee

    Never met Dwight in person but was a pleasure to do business with him. Always an honest businessman. Prayers for Dwight’s family and friends.

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  8. Jo (Peterka) Wheeler

    Rest in peace Dwight.Tell Connie I said hi. So sad for the family

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    • Linden Holmes

      To a friend I talked every day for the last
      12 years I am going to miss you greatly
      The Big Guy RIP

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  9. Rick Waggle

    He was a copperheadedrsttlemoccasin. But I knew he liked me and just enjoyed chewing my tail. Great Guy, Loyal customer, dear friend. He will be missed!!!!

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  10. Dana Courtney

    Worked with Dwight years ago at Meeks and Pine Creek Lumber. He was quite a character and friend. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

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  11. Bob & Marcia Howard

    OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

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  12. Nancy and Bill Clouse

    Dwight was an ever present good neighbor, and a mentor to the younger generation of kids that grew up with his. We liked to take him a batch of our home grown tomatoes. He liked those. He will be missed greatly.

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  13. Michelle and Jeff Gardner

    To the entire family of Dwight, know that you are in our hearts and prayers in this time of sorrow and sadness. May God bring you comfort and ease your pain and fill you with love and laughter as you cherish many great times and memories. He was truly a wonderful person! So sorry for your loss

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  14. Carmen Watkins

    I am so sorry to hear about Dwight’s passing. My thought and prayers are with the family.

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  15. Jill Brown-Wanasek

    I’m so sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. He was one of my bosses while at Pine Creek Lumber and was great to work for. My condolences ♥️

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