He was born in Fulton, KY., on March 11, 1927, to the late Athel and Maggie Reynolds McConnell.
On February 5, 1949 in Piggott, AR., he married Alene Craig McConnell, who preceded him in death on April 29, 2018.
He was a veteran of World War II and attended Illinois Ave General Baptist Church in Sikeston, MO.
Survivors include: two daughters and one son-in-law, Margaret and Tom Robey of Cape Girardeau, MO., and Marsha McConnell of Cape Girardeau, MO.; two brothers, Gerald McConnell of Sikeston, MO., and Athel McConnell Jr. of Miner, MO.; three sisters, Alma Riney of Sikeston, MO., Martha Howell of Paducah, KY., and Brenda Vaughn of Jackson, TN.; two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Basil McConnell and Earl McConnell and one sister, Dortha McConnell.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday September 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO. with Rev. Jason Schrieber, officiating.
On line condolences may be sent to www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com
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