Charles Ronald "Ron" O'Neal

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, Neither shall there be anymore pain. Rev. 2:14 Charles “Ron” O'Neal transitioned to his new home over in “Glory” early Saturday morning, October 28, 2017 at his home. Ron was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia February 9, 1947 to the late Dorothy O’Neal. He was preceded in death by his mother and his father, John E. Woods and his grandmother, Lena Lewis. He graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Buffalo, New York where he excelled in swimming and basketball. Upon graduation, Ron enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for four years or more. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he returned home to Buffalo and enrolled at Buffalo State University. At Buffalo State, he earned two B.A. degrees--one being in Architecture. He later earned a Master degree while living in Inglewood, CA. Ron was a fantastic dancer, a great cook and loved music. He was also a born artist. During Ron’s life journey, he resided in Buffalo, NY, Inglewood, CA and Atlanta, GA. While in Buffalo, NY, the love of his life was born--Vivian Raquel Crawl (Rocky). During his latter years, he returned to Franklin County and lived with his brother, JT, for a while. Upon returning to Franklin County, he joined First Baptist Church and was baptized July 26, 1992. Survivors left to cherish his memories are his daughter, “Rocky", and her mother, Barbara Crawl; grandson, Cameron Young and a greatgrandson, Maceon Young; a sister, Edith Woods Morgan (Rev. CC Morgan, Jr.) of Kennesaw, GA; two brothers, John T. Woods of Rocky Mount, VA, Roy B. Woods (Angela) of Fort Washington, MD and a host of loving nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends.