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Kenneth Connell Obituary
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March 4, 1952-
November 13, 2015
Columbus, Georgia- Ken Connell, 63, passed away on November 13, 2015 at Gentiva Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
The son of the late Woodrow W. and Myrtle F. Connell, Ken was born and raised in Columbus, GA. He was a graduate of Columbus High School. After graduating from high school, he spent 8 years serving his country in the armed forces. Ken obtained a B.A. from Columbia State University and a M.A. from Belford University. He worked in packaged consumer product sales for 36 years and retired from Acosta Sales and Marketing as a Unit Manager in 2013. Ken loved the beach and spent much time in the panhandle of Florida. He wrote hotel and restaurant reviews for Trip Advisor and was listed as a destination expert for Panama City Beach, FL. Ken was known to keep a smile on his face and try to put a smile on the faces of everyone he met. His wit will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
A private memorial service will be held at his home in Columbus, GA.
Ken's survivors include many good and dear friends especially Becky Smith of Lanett, AL., Paul and Cheryl Bain of Meridian, MS., Zack, Heather, and Cayson Culbertson of Auburn, AL, as well as many others.
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Fred Hunt
January 12, 2016
Ken was a childhood friend of mine. We both lived on Acacia Drive. We played a lot of golf together. I lost contact with him many years ago. I am truly sorry that I did not reach out to him in recent years. I have many fond recollections of our golf outings. I am saddened by his death. Fred Hunt
Fred Hunt
January 12, 2016
Ken was a childhood friend of mine. We both lived on Acacia Drive and we played a lot of golf together at Midland Pines. I lost contact with him a long time ago but
I would often recall the many good times we shared together. I am truly sorry that I did not reach out and connect with him and I am saddened by his death. FRED HUNT
December 6, 2015
I grew up down the street from Kenny. He is always in my fond childhood memories. We will meet again one day. God bless.
Beverly Kennedy Carpenter
November 21, 2015
My how the years fly by.
I remember Ken as a teenager
working at the A & P.
May God Bless his soul.
November 14, 2015
So Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort help you and your fanily in this time of sorrow PSALMS 29:11
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