William Keith O’Neal the son of Bill and Bette Jean (Whitaker) O’Neal, was born January 27, 1948, in Lincoln, Arkansas and he departed this life on December 14, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 17 days.
Keith enjoyed life. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He loved raising cattle and horses. He loved animals in general and was known to take in strays. He enjoyed gardening and just being outdoors. He was a master carpenter and an excellent cook. Keith moved off to Little Rock and while there he got involved with the Elk’s Lodge. He was currently serving as a 5 year trustee at the Elk’s. He enjoyed the fundraisers and different events he was able to assist with while serving in the Elk’s Lodge. Keith’s mind was always sharp, and he knew how to do almost anything. Keith touched the lives of so many, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings Michael O’Neal and Paula Faddis.
He is survived by a loving family which includes his children Jeffrey Bryan O’Neal and wife Amy of Stilwell, Kathryn Jean Young and husband Austin of Stilwell and Karen Denise Smith and husband Chad of Stilwell; his brother Jack O’Neal and wife Jackie of Jenks; his grandchildren Shaquille Duncan, Rebecca Philpot, Kaitlyn O’Neal Lea, Karley Girdner, Alyssa Dugger, Kristen Roberts, Reagan Smith and Konnor O’Neal; and nine great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive him.
Graveside Service will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm at Chalk Bluff Cemetery; Hwy 51 East, Stilwell OK 74960.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Keith (PawPaw), you will be missed so much. The “table of knowledge” is not the same without you. You made a huge impact on so many of us at the Elks. You will be forever missed. Your faults will be written in the sand, your virtues upon the tables of Love and Memory. To Our Absent Member. Love you PawPaw. Have a cold one with my dad.
I am Blessed to have known him, he was a great person and upstanding, responsible Elk of the Elks Lodge #1004 North Little Rock. We enjoyed many a good day talking and toasting about our Elks family. He is missed by all and will never be forgotten. “To Our Absent Member”
Keith, our beloved (PawPaw) you are so heavily missed. I’ve grown so much in the past 6 years and a lot of I have to thank you for. Your stories, laughter and smile will always be held in our hearts and memories. You were an amazing man, and amazing friend and damn good Elk. “To our absent member”.
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