Marvin H O'Neal Jr.

Marvin H. O’Neal, Jr., age 82, of Bluffton, SC died Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Okatie, SC.

Mr. O’Neal, a native of Estill, SC was born on December 10, 1937, the son of the late Marvin H. O’Neal, Sr. and Harriett Rhoad O’Neal. He was a graduate of Estill High School, continued his formal education at Wofford College and ultimately earned his M. Ed. from the University of South Carolina in 1971. He was a teacher of chemistry during his career spanning over 40 years while concurrently owning and operating Educational Computer Services in Camden, SC for 20 years. Civically, he presided, directed and chaired several organizations in Kershaw County, SC, including the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, and the Fine Arts Center. He was an active member of Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church. Outside of work and civic involvement, he enjoyed private aviation, snow skiing, ocean sailing during the summer, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Mr. O’Neal is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Marie Vick O’Neal; sons, Marvin H. O’Neal, III, Ph.D. (Amanda) of Long Island, NY and Eric Thomason O’Neal (Katie) of Oviedo, FL; sister, Selena O’Neal Jaeger (Keith) of Eastland, TX; and grandchildren, Walton, Rivers, Liam, and Caroline.

Burial will be at Lawtonville Cemetery near Estill, SC with family members present.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County or the Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church in Camden, SC.

Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton is assisting the family with arrangements. www.saulsfh.com

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