John E. O??Tuel, age 66, of Roseboro, formerly of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Duke University Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1945 in Robeson County to the late Henry Everett O??Tuel, Sr. and the late Doris Britt O??Tuel. He previously worked as a self-employed truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Everett O??Tuel, Jr.

Mr. O??Tuel is survived by one daughter, Amy O??Tuel, of Rougemont; his long time loving companion, Brenda Hales, of Roseboro; and his sister, Joyce Baxley, of Lumberton.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street, Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Tim Tyner and Rev. Claybourn Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow at Lawson Cemetery in Orrum.