Roland-McConnell-Obituary

Roland C. McConnell Ph.D.

Baltimore, Maryland

About

LOCATION
Baltimore, Maryland

Obituaries

Send Flowers

MCCONNELL , Ph.D., Roland C. Dr. ROLAND C. McCONNELL, Professor Emeritus, Morgan State University, died peacefully at his Baltimore home on May, 2, 2007, at age 97; beloved husband of the late Isabel McConnell and the late Catherine McConnell. He is survived by three devoted...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

I felt truly blessed that Uncle Roland was part of my life. His kindness genorosity and scholarship will always be remembered by his family. I am his niece by his first wife Isabel.

Dr. McConnell was a true scholar and a real gentleman. You will always be remembered in the Department of History Morgan state University. Thank you for your kind words of inspiration and your true dedication to historical scholarship and research. Thank you for your pleasant disposition which you always showed here on campus. You are a blessed man. May your family forever be comforted and may heaven find joy in your arrival.

Such a full and wonderful life. He left an incredible mark.

It is with deep sorrow that the Historical Community has lost such a great intellectual and contributor to the saga of the Black Experience in the U.S. and the world. I shall always remember the tutelage of Dr. Roland McConnell. Thank you Dr.cConnell.
Gloria Richardson Marrow (Balto. Co., MD.)

With deepest condolences of heart
Janice Ridley-Harkins
Washington,DC

With deepest condolences of heart
Janice Ridley-Harkin
Washington,Dc

With much love for my brother-in-law who in more than forty years never let me feel as an in-law. I will miss you. Rest in Peace.

With gentle and compassionate nudging, Dr. McConnell inspired so many to open minds and hearts to knowledge in the pursuit of being the best. I will always remember him, and be grateful that he impacted my life.

Dr. Roland C. McConnell was an outstanding person, scholar and friend to those of us who came to know him in the Department of History & Geography at Morgan State University. He was gracious with his time and always willing to share a word of encouragement and advice. He will be missed, as he was this year at our annual History Day celebrations.

May his family be comforted by the fact that he influenced and touched many lives in a positive way. May he Rest in Peace.