I am deeply saddened to announce that Rev. Stephen "Sparrow" O'Neal, passed away last week. At this time, the family of Detroit poets are in shock and grieving. After the Motown Mic Spoken Word Competition at The Cube (Max Fisher Theater) on Friday, September 22, 2023, Robin Terry, Chairperson and CEO of the Motown Museum, presented a community recognition award to Sparrow. Thursday evening, September 28th, I received text messages that Sparrow had passed away.
The Visitation for Sparrow will be Friday, October 6, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the O.H. Pye Funeral Home, 17600 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI 48227.
Family Hour: Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Unity Baptist Church, 7500 Tireman, Detroit, MI 48204
Funeral Service: Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. at Unity Baptist Church, 7500 Tireman, Detroit, MI 48204.
Condolences and Flowers may be sent via the O.H. Pye website: https://www.pyefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Stephen-O-Neal/#!/TributeWall
My condolences to his family and everyone who knew him.
Aurora Harris
