MCCONNELL, SR., HOWARD L. age 72, of Fultondale, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era and was a member of the VFW Post 10250. "Big Red" was a long time employee of Arwood Shell Station in Fultondale. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nora P. McConnell; father, Hutto McConnell; Brother, Lynn McConnell and sister, Teresa McConnell. He is survived by his mother, Anne McConnell; children, Howard L. McConnell, Jr. (Tracey) and Juanita L. Braddock (Barry); a step-son Samuel "Freddie" Jacks (Lisa); brothers, Dean, John and Joe McConnell; sisters, Reba White, Diane Moon and Carolyn Webb; grandchildren, Destini L. McConnell, Faith L. McConnell and Coleman L. Braddock. A funeral service will be held at the Graveside on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Walkers Chapel Cemetery in Fultondale. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 5 - 8 p.m. at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel.