On August 25, 1932, O’Neal Maiden Sr. was born to David
Maiden and Annie Simmons Maiden in Readland, Arkansas.
O’Neal Sr. was baptized and united with the Bloomyshade Mis-
sionary Baptist Church under the religious leadership of Rever-
end R.L Littleton and later, Reverend Edgar Douglas Handie.
During his youth, O’Neal was an active and very faithful mem-
ber of Bloomyshade.
O’Neal Sr. attended the school of his day in Eudora, Arkansas.
He later enlisted in the United States Army.
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, O’Neal Sr. entered into eter-
nity.
O’Neal Sr. is proceeded in death by: His wife, Katherine Maid-
en; his parents; one sister, Doris Maiden; his brother, David
Maiden Jr.; and son, O’Neal Maiden Jr.
He leaves to celebrate his life: His daughters, Linda Maiden
(Lester who proceeded him in death), Rebecca Johnson and
Elaine Parker (Harry); his son, Darren Maiden Sr.; sisters, Estel-
la Maiden-Sutton, Rebecca Maiden-Johnson and Lurena Maiden-
Jenkins (Earl).
A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and neph-
ews. Special granddaughter Rokita Johnson (Andrele). Special
nieces Denise, Linda, Cookie and Sister (who proceeded him in
death), special nephew Michael and Jymal. Special friend Mack.
After the rain, here comes the sunshine, like any
father and son relationship. From the phone calls to
the frequent visits, our bond was like no other. But
now that you’re away, and one day we’ll meet again,
until then in my heart is where you’ll remain in.
I love you pops.
Your presence I will always cherish.
~LOVE YOUR SON DARREN SR
Life is a journey far beyond our reach.
Life is unexpected, until we all finally meet.
Once we realized the true nature of our fate, heaven
will shine upon us once the lord opens the gate.
Your loved ones will smile with joy as they welcome
you saying you’re in a better place now,
we all love and miss you. Rest easy O’Neal,
~From Rokita, husband Andrele

My Daddy, there’s no words that can explain the
love I have for you. You were truly the world’s
greatest dad. I’m so happy that you spent the past
couple of years with us giving us the
chance to take care of you, like you
have done for us all.
The last few weeks of your life, I
made sure you knew and I repeated
it every chance I had, so I say
this again I love you and
I thank you and
I’m going to miss you
MY HERO,
~LOVE YOUR
DAUGHTER
LINDA FAYE
Musical Prelude ................................................... Musician
Processional ............................................ Family & Minister
Scripture ....................................................... Pastor Clark
Prayer ........................................................... Pastor Clark
Solo ........................................................................... Lily
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ................... Tina Gentry
Obituary ........................................................ Tina Gentry
Poem ........................................................... Nyla Johnson
Remarks ....................................................... 2 min. please
Solo ........................................................................... Lily
Eulogy .......................................................... Pastor Clark
Reviewal .............................................................. Minister
Benediction ......................................................... Minister
Recessional ............................................ Family & Minister
Forest Home Cemetery
863 Des Plaines Ave.
Forest Park, IL 60130
6116 Roosevelt Road
Oak Park, IL 60304
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Service: 11:00 a.m.
Prince of Peace MBC
5450 W. Van Buren St. Chicago, IL 60644