Chester Lee ‘Chet’ O’Neal

Chet O’Neal, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

Chester was born in Cloverdale on June 25, 1935, the son of Joshua and Ruby (Siddons) O’Neal, and was a graduate of Cloverdale High School.

Mr. O’Neal owned and operated Chet’s Repair Service for decades. He and his wife also owned and operated the BK Root Beer Stand for many years, taking it from a four-sandwich root beer stand to a full-fledged restaurant. He was a lover of music. He faithfully took care of his wife for many years through her long illness.

Survivors include his three children, Brad O’Neal (Kim) of Mount Carmel, Ill., Jeff O’Neal of Yalaha, Fla., and Kim Williamson (John) of Greencastle; four grandchildren, Jessica Zimmerman (Jon), Rebecca O’Neal, Brittany White (Kirby) and Hannah Kyger (Uriah); six great-grandchildren, Chloe, Brady, Teagan, Tilly, Beau and Riley; and his companion, Kathryn Greene.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Mildred O’Neal; two brothers; and a daughter-in-law, Teresa O’Neal.

Services will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.