Bruce A. O'Neal

Bruce A. O’Neal, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away June 7, 2026. He was born July 28, 1955 in Indianapolis to the late James Edgar and Shirley (Trowbridge) O’Neal. Bruce was a graduate of Hastings High School, Hastings, Nebraska and attended Apostolic Bible Institute. Bruce married Rebecca K. Baer August 25, 1979 and she preceded him in death December 23, 2024 after 45 years of marriage. Bruce was an over the road truck driver for 36 years, retiring in 2020. He was a faithful longtime member of Calvary Tabernacle where he was a member of the audio production team. During his time volunteering he had the privilege being a sound technician for the Bread of Life Broadcast, live sound for weekly services, many years of Indiana Bible College live recordings, IBC music fest, funerals, weddings, Bible quizzing tournaments, CCS graduations, concerts, plays, and the Music is for Kids productions. He was a part of the generation who assisted with building the main campus of Calvary Tabernacle and renovating Indiana Bible College during the 1980s. Bruce had a love for the Lord and a desire to serve in any way he could and as often as he could. He also had a love for the game of golf and enjoyed golfing with many friends over the years. He had a dry sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. Bruce loved music and playing the guitar and doing various forms of art such as oil pastels and pottery. He learned framing and carpentry early on from his father and honed these skills over his lifetime. Later in life, he worked as a handyman. He loved the process of refinishing and breathing new life into older homes for all sorts of interesting folks. He valued the relationships he cultivated in the process. Bruce was a friend to many and a stranger to no one. He will be missed. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle, 902 Fletcher Avenue. Bruce is survived by his children, Philip A. O’Neal (Heidi), Amy N. Nelson (Zachary) and Thaddeus E. O’Neal; grandchildren, Jolee Kingery, Ava Kingery, Clint Kingery, Liam Beck O’Neal, Sienna Owens, Quinn O’Neal, Coraline Henderson, Liam O’Neal, and Ruby O’Neal; great-grandson, Harvey Merida; and brother, Gregory O’Neal. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy O’Neal; and brother, Michael O’Neal. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel.

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Bruce A. O'Neal

July 28, 1955 - June 7, 2026