James Eldon Connell

Jim was born on November 6, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late James Harris and Iva Daniel Connell. He worked as a Data Analyst for United Health Care. Jim enjoyed volunteering at the Annual Franklin Rodeo as well as the Kars4Kids car show for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home. He was an outdoorsman and loved to fish, ride four-wheelers, hike, and shoot trap. He was a faithful and active member of Hermitage United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Harris Connell and Iva Daniel Connell.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Connell; sons, Daniel and Micah Connell, and sister and brother-in-law, Harriett and Gwyn Sutton.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Hermitage United Methodist Church, 205 Belinda Drive, Hermitage, Tennessee 37076, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and also on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am.

The Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Hermitage United Methodist Church at 11:00 am with Reverend Chris Seifert officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donate in Jim’s memory to your “home” church or to Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, 1310 Franklin Road, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027.

Arrangements under the direction of Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, Old Hickory, Tennessee.