Dale Patrick "Pat" McConnell Sr.'s Obituary
HAYNESVILLE –
Dale Patrick “Pat” McConnell, Sr., 71, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Family and friends are invited to drop by the funeral home, sign the guest book, and offer your final wishes to Pat on Thursday, May 28, 2020, between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020, at 12 Noon in Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville.
Pat was born in Utica, New York. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army in Virginia. After two tours in Viet Nam, Pat was stationed in Hawaii for several years. He returned to Columbus, Georgia, and worked most of his service time at Ft. Benning. Pat received an Associate’s Degree and became certified in HVAC configuration and installation. He was highly decorated and well-respected having received multiple awards and commendations from his courageous efforts while enlisted. Pat retired after twenty years in the military. Upon his honorable discharge, he accepted a position with the Department of Defense in Civil Service in the Orlando, Florida, area. After a few years, he was transferred to Robins Air Force Base, worked with their HVAC department, and retired with twenty years of service. He never met a stranger, and everyone loved him, as well. He was a warm and outgoing, charismatic friend to all. Pat was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Haver McConnell, Stetson; his fathers, Paul McConnell and Frederick “Fritz” Stetson; his loving and devoted wife of over twenty years, Ann Blocker McConnell; two brothers, Dick McConnell and Jim McConnell; a granddaughter, Kelly Ann McConnell; and a great-granddaughter, Heaven Weyhrauch.
Survivors include his children, Dale McConnell, Jr. (Denise) of Charlotte, Michigan, Patrick W. McConnell of Louisville, Kentucky, Nicole Beard of Haynesville, and Renee Lewis of Macon; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Mike McConnell; a sister, Barbara Ann Stetson; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences for the family may be left in the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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