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James Connell Obituary

Funeral service for James Howard Connell will be Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Curtis and Son Childersburg Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dale Abrams and Rev. Mark Deason officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Visitation to be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 12-2p.m. Howard Connell was a member of the U.S. Army for 3 years and was owner of Connell Cleaners for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by father, Sam Connell and mother, Laura (Mimi) Connell; brothers and sisters: J.E. Connell, Marie Trussell, Leonard Connell, Mildred Mims, Daniel Connell, and J. Reed Connell. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy Connell; daughter, Kim Douglas; son, Greg Connell and wife Windy; Grandchildren, Tiffany Hale, Amanda Connell, Jamie Trussell, and Morgan Connell ; and seven great grandchildren. A special thanks to Kenneth Rayfield for his support and friendship through his sickness. Online memorials may be at www.curtisandsonfunerals.com. Curtis and Son Funeral Home Childersburg Chapel will direct the service.

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Published by The Daily Home on Aug. 24, 2016.

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T R

August 28, 2016

Sincere condolences on your loss. May fond memories and loving words comfort your family at this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)

August 27, 2016

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you.

August 24, 2016

Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Howard. He was a good man who I have fond memories of. We will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you the comfort you need. We all know he is in a better place. I am sure he is having a family reunion with his parents and all of his brothers and sisters. Love yall.

Sherry Hogan and family

Candi Hickman

August 24, 2016

Kathy,
So sorry to hear about Howard. I will be praying for you.

Nena Green

August 24, 2016

Kathy, I am so sorry about Howard's passing. He will always be in my heart. We had some good times and lots of good memories. I will pray for you in the days to come for comfort and peace. I love you,
Nena

Doug Compher

August 24, 2016

Kathy, I am sorry for your loss. May God's comfort give you peace in the days to come.

Terri Pascu

August 24, 2016

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss.

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