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in Ellenwood, GA. In August 2006, Spencer, and his wife, Coylitia founded Global Impact Christian Ministries in Riverdale, GA. Within three years, the church grew and relocated to the current location in Stockbridge, GA. Under Pastor O’Neal’s leadership, the church operated as a debt-free ministry and was blessed to purchase 54 acres of land in Stockbridge to build a new edifice for worship and to provide even greater service to the community. He was initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi in Fall 2007 through the Stockbridge- Jonesboro (GA) Alumni Chapter. Spencer loved his community and lived by the motto, “We Get to Serve.” Spencer saw every service opportunity as one that blessed him, just as much as it blessed the recipients. In addition to his fraternal service, O’Neal worked with the following organizations, Henry County Department of Family and Children Services, Henry County Schools Superintendent’s Faith-Based Advisory Board, The Thaddius Prez Bussey Foundation, and WellStart Initiatives, Inc. He formerly served as an Overseer of the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship and at this time of his transition was a member of Shepherds Connection, led by Dr. R.A. Vernon. O’Neal was an unorthodox, yet transformative leader that attracted many people to the ministry and Christ. He was practical, unpretentious, and welcoming to all. He lived so that his ministry was empowering to all people. He co-authored the book, “No Covenant, No Cookie”, in response to the many questions he received from Christian singles. Brother O’Neal’s memory and legacy will forever remain with his wife, Coylitia Williamson O’Neal; son, Spencer T. O’Neal II, daughter Bethany O’Neal, mother, nine siblings, and the Global Impact Christian Ministries. Services were held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Tabernacle of Praise Church International in McDonough, GA with
members of the Stockbridge-Jonesboro (GA) Alumni Chapter serving as Pall Bearers. Submitted by Leo T.M. Brown
Barbara Simon.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory one daughter, LaQusia Michelle (Howard Sr.) Jackson; one son, Michael (Danielle) Dunn; four granddaughters, Tempestt Dunn, Brittany (Kelon) Thompson, Michalea Dunn and Jazmyn Dunn; two grandsons, Michael J. (Tai’Anna) Dunn and Howard Jackson, Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Zenith Dunn; three sisters, Jacqueline Hall, Margaret Simon-Anderson, and Carolyn Simon; his best friend Nolan “Rod” Gilmore; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Eddie Lee Simon 1942–2020 U.S. Air Force
Eddie Lee Simon (Jacksonville (FL) AL 2000), known by his family and close friends as “Bobby,” was born November 15, 1942, to the late Ellie Hue and Katherine Simon
Submitted by Julius L. Collins
in Jacksonville, FL. He transitioned to Chapter Invisible on December 11, 2020. He was educated in the Duval County Public Schools and was a graduate of Stanton High School Class of 1960. After serving in the United States Air Force, Simon furthered his education at Queensborough Community College in Bayside, NY, while working for Japan Airlines at JFK International Airport in Jamaica, NY, as a cargo shipping agent. In 1988 he transferred to Emory Airlines in Jacksonville, FL, working as a Shipping Agent while continuing his education at Edward Waters College, followed by Jacksonville University, receiving a degree in business administration/marketing management. Upon his transition back to Jacksonville, FL, Simon returned to Abyssinia Baptist Church, where he accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He received his deaconship under the late Pastor Tom E. Diamond having served faithfully and willingly not only to the church but to God. Brother Eddie Lee Simon was preceded in death by his parents, Ellie Hue and Katherine Simon; three brothers, Darnell Simon, Sr., Ellis “Billy” Simon, and Rickie Simon, Sr.; and one sister,
William Henry Tibbs, IV 1935–2020 Educator, Coach, U.S. Army
William Henry Tibbs IV, also known to others as “ Tibbs, Brother, and Bill,” departed this life on December 9, 2020. Today, we will celebrate his life and loving spirit that will live in our hearts forever.Bill was born February 25, 1935 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the oldest son of Troy and William H. Tibbs III, grandson of Dr. John Joe and Mathenia “Emma” Chandler, and great-grandson of John Henry and Mattie Coffey. Bill attended Tulsa schools and Booker T. Washington High School and then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Building Construction in 1958. During his time there, he be- came a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He then joined the United States Army Reserve where he served for six years, then received an honor- able discharge in 1964. Years later, Bill enrolled in graduate school and received a Master of Science in Secondary Edu- cation from Western Connecticut State University in 1977. Bill married Emma Marie Gaskins on July 4, 1957 and moved to Westches- ter County, New York in 1958. From
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