Henry Roswell O'Neal

""But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control"". (Galetians 5:22)

The final Productions of the young poet Henry Roswell O'Neal, December 26, 2008.

Henry Roswell Oneal, 26, was a native of Savannah, GA. His goal was to become a Producer. Today is a reflection of his greatest works. The script reflects a blessed peacemaker for he is a child of God; and a gentle, ;oving, kind person whose smile radiated the joys of life. He was the blessing and joy given to Henry and Hattie O'Neal on October 24, 1982; for he was the second of God's gift to the young couple. The final act captures the love of a family and the impact of patental involvement on the life of a child. But the journey does not end there.

The second Act reveals years of preparation. Each scene captures the child's development of relationships outside the home. The stage is set with the facilities of the Savannah-County Public School System ; Community Athletics Associations; Chatham County Youth Commission, and St. Joseph Hospital. The props are component of Gould Elementary, Tompkins Middle, and Alfred E. Beach High Schools. Henry develops the characters of love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control. Relationships evolved with Coaches, Advisors, teachers, religious leaders, and peers. The colorful scenes reflect the development of self-control, integrity, leadership, high academic achievements, and team work. But the journey does not end there. The characterization expands while serving as a dedicated and faithful member of the Marching Bulldogs. Soccer Team, and Photograher for the Yearbook Staff. Yet, the journey does not end there; Henry served on the Chatham County Youth Commissioner's Advisory Board, Henry opened the door for males to become Chairman of the organization, becoming the first male to serve in the position of ""First Vice-Chairperson"". But his journey did not end there for he served as a volunteer for Saint Joseph' Hospital, and the Educational Talent Search Program at Savannah State University. There is a review of the first two acts by the Savannah Morning News in an Article dated, February 20, 1997.

The third Act begins with scenes from graduation. He traveled to Tallahassee Florida, where he attended Florida State University with dual majors of Psychology and Film. He portrayed an extra in the movie, ReCount for Tallahassee. Yet, the journey did not end there. The fruits of the spirit were reflected in the light of his life; Henry's light shined so that men could see his good works and glorify the Father in Heaven. Yes, the beam of his light was of great intensity that it impacted the lives of those he met. Henry enjoyed life and can say, ""I did it my way"". But of all that he did, learned, said, and knew, there was one thing reflected in all of his scenes, ""Faith in the Door"". Henry knew that the basic concept of life we all must know. He was aware if the door to eternal life.

It was in the last scene of life on earth Henry reveals the alphabets. We are to Admit that Jesus lives; we must Believe that he died for our sins, and Confess that he is our Lord and Savior. Thus is reflected the last fruit of the Spirit, with a capital ""S"" for in the life of a Christian we do have longsuffering. He will whisper to each of those who believe that ""I suffer no more. I have gone to a place prepared for each of us who follows the A,B,C's of life, thus my journey does not end here"".

Memories of Henry are cherished by a loving and devoted mother, Mrs. Hattie O'Neal, a proud and loving father, Mr. Henry O'Neal, Jr.(Matilda), a loving and caring sister, Arica O'Neal; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ethel O'Neal; two aunts: Mrs. Shirley Riley (Lee) and Mrs. Karen Young (Leroy); one uncle, Mr. Kevin O'Neal; a host of loving cousins and friends.

Mr. O'Neal will be funeralize, 11:00am, Friday, December 26, 2008 from First African Baptist Church of East Savannah, 402 Treat Street(East Savannah), Rev. Thomas E. Williams, Pastor and Rev. Lester Foster, Eulogist. Public viewing: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 from 9:00am - 8:00pm at Adams Funeral Services, Inc, 510 Stephenson Avenue, Savannah, GA. Henry will lie in state Friday(the day of the service) from 9:00am until hour of service at the church. Interment: Woodville Cemetery, Roberts Street (West Savannah).

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