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Robert McCONNELL Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - On Thursday morning, Robert Hairm McConnell (Mac), 85, of Newport News, Va., moved to heaven where he will join his wife, Geraldine.
Mac was retired from BASF and later from Games Farmers Market.
Mac is survived by many loving children, Freddie McConnell and wife, Sandra, Judy Franklin, Joe McConnell, Janice Tiedeken and husband, Charlie, Jenny Little and husband, Steve and Nellie McConnell-Dudley and husband, Rodney; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Weymouth Funeral Home in Newport News. Burial will be at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, N.C., on Monday. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2010.

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Becky McConnell Graham & Family

January 20, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know you are missing him. I miss my mom and dad so much also. But just think of the welcome celebration that was waiting for him. I can hear Daddy saying, "I've been waiting for you!" A memorial has been made to Bethel Presbyterian Church in memory of your Dad.

January 11, 2010

I used to work with Mr. Mcconnell at Farmers Market.He was very good to me and I just want to say that I am very sorry for your loss.U all are in my prayers.Tammy Hall

Kathy (Couch) Fleck

January 11, 2010

Dear McConnell Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Mr McConnell's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time. HUGS to you all.

January 9, 2010

"My heart aches for all of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you.I feel sure that Robert and my Daddy are reminicing over good times they had growing up.I won't be able to be at the graveside service but my prayers will be. Beth McConnell Charlotte NC

Bobby

January 8, 2010

So sorry to hear of your lose. Now you have two guardian Angels watching over you.

January 8, 2010

The family is in my thoughts & prayers. I'm sure Robert is fishin' in Heaven already! - Kimberly Tingen

Herb & Susan Harvey

January 8, 2010

Fred and Sandy we were sorry to hear about the loss of Fred's father. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Look forward to seeing soon.

Lynn (Mitchell)Thompson

January 8, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Amanda and Mark Cole

January 8, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

January 8, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely:
Diane & Glenn Hunter

January 8, 2010

Nellie and family,
Our heart felt condolences are with each of you at the loss of your loved one. May the peace and the love of God comfort you and the family.

Regards,
Doug, Denise and Vayden Adams

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