William James O'Neill

William James O’Neill, Sr., 78, of Beaumont, died Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born on February 8, 1939, to Hilda Wolston and John Patrick O’Neill.

William is survived by his wife, Bertha O’Neill of Beaumont; sons, William James O’Neill, Jr. and his wife, Gina, of Port Neches; and Edmond Mark O’Neill of Beaumont; brother, Michael Joseph O’Neill of Caplen; grandsons, Jordan William O’Neill and Justin Lee O’Neill; grandchildren of the heart, Jay and Kassie Forster; and great-granddaughter, Collins Shae O’Neill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, John Patrick O’Neill and Paul Thomas O’Neill,

A gathering of Mr. O’Neill’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Christian Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, P.O. Box 3309, Beaumont, Texas 77704, or to an organization of one’s choice.