Pelham O'Neal, age 82, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at Halifax Health Medical Center.  Born in Laurens City, Georgia to Idus and Leila Rozar O'Neal; Pelham moved to this area in 1971 from Macon, Georgia.

Pelham owned and operated the City Barbershop in New Smyrna Beach from 1971 until retirement in 2009. He had a large clientele and like any good barber, he loved talking and had the gift of gab. Pelham was a member of the First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley, in Maggie Valley, NC and the New Smyrna Lodge 149 F.&A.M., New Smyrna Beach.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife to North Carolina.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sandi; a sister, Barbara (Bill) O'Neal Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Pelham was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Marvin "Skebo" O'Neal; and 3 sisters, Pauline "Polly" O'Neal Woodard, Juanita "Weda" O'Neal Dominy, and Irene "Rena" O'Neal Heath.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27 at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, Dublin, Georgia. Burial will follow at Walnut Creek Baptist Church.

Donations may be made in James' memory to: First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley, 3634 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751.