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Eric McConnell Obituary

Eric J. McConnell
May 27, 1953 - September 8, 2012
Willow Spring
Eric McConnell, 59, predeceased by his mother, Lucille. Loving husband to Linda; devoted father to Brian (Shelby), Aaron (Jennifer), Tom (girlfriend Alicia Farin), and Rebecca (Jeremy) Lupien. Proud grandpa of Jack, Marley, and Ava. Also survived by father, Clarence McConnell of NY, sister, Karen (Jim) Coffey of NY, brother Tim McConnell of CA, mother-in-law, Dorathea Kern of NY, brothers-in-law Arnold (Maryann) and Steve Lagergren of NY, sisters-in-law Susan Secor and Sheryl Fadden of NY, as well as aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from12 to 4 PM on September 22nd at the home of Steve and Joanie Custer, 152 Circle G Lane, Willow Spring 27592.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer on Sep. 16, 2012.

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September 17, 2012

Words cannot express the sorrow and sadness in our hearts at the passing of our friend, brother-in-the-Lord, and neighbor. We are grateful that he has been released from the cancer that took him and are confident he rests peacefully in Christ's care.
~ Steve and Joanie Custer, Willow Spring, North Carolina

Sandra Hobbs

September 16, 2012

Eric was a wonderful neighbor and will be sorely missed.

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