Retired Valdosta Fire Department lieutenant passes away The Valdosta Fire Department is mourning the loss of retired VFD Lieutenant John Robert OâNeal. (Source: Valdosta Fire Department) By WCTV Staff | April 27, 2021 at 11:43 AM EDT - Updated April 27 at 11:43 AM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - The Valdosta Fire Department is mourning the loss of retired VFD Lt. John Robert OâNeal. OâNealâs passing was announced on the
OâNeal was a third-generation fire fighter and served as the Training Lieutenant for an extensive period of time during his 40-year career at VFD.
âHe was a friend, mentor and leader to several firefighters during his time with us,â the department wrote.