John W. "Bill" O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2025 in Decatur, Alabama

John W. "Bill" O'Brien

June 26, 1940 - January 15, 2025 (84 years old)

Decatur, Alabama

John W. "Bill" O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2025 in Decatur, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home

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John W. "Bill" O'Brien

June 26, 1940 - January 15, 2025 (84 years old)

Decatur, Alabama

John W. O'Brien Obituary

The world bids farewell to John W. O'Brien (Decatur, Alabama), departing on January 15, 2025 at the age of 84. John W. leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. O'Brien to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John William O'Brien Sr. and Katie Buford O'Brien; his in-laws, William Ray Vinson and Claudie Adair Arnold Vinson; and his former wife Nancy Ann Vinson O'Brien.

He is survived by: his wife Terry O'Brien; his children, Cindy O'Brien Sandoval (Bobby), Patrick O'Brien (Janie), Debbie O'Brien (David), Tommy O'Brien (Brian), Pam Faircloth (Lee), Joey Borden and Whitney Lambert; his grandchildren, Morgan Sandoval Stevens (Mathew), Hunter Sandoval, Hannah Gentleman Cowles (Burton), Cole O'Brien, Emily Faircloth and Audrey Faircloth; and his great grandchildren, Magnolia Belle Stevens, Margot Rose Stevens, Ray Cowles and Obie Cowles.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 2030 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Roselawn Cemetery (709 Memorial Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35601).

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Bill's enduring legacy of service and faith, the family requests donations be made to First Priority Decatur, AL or Save a Life Pregnancy Center Decatur AL.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home



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Jan 20

Visitation

2030 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601

Mon

Jan 20

Funeral service

2030 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601

Mon

Jan 20

Burial

Roselawn Cemetery
709 Memorial Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35601

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