Samuel Monroe McConnell, 86, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, handed absent in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 18, 2021.
He is survived by his loving spouse of virtually 67 yrs, Joyce Belcher McConnell. He is also survived by his daughter, Teresa McConnell Torbett and her spouse Mickey Torbett of Cleveland granddaughter Amanda Torbett of Chattanooga grandson, Jackson Walker of Cleveland son-in-legislation, Todd Walker of Cleveland as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in demise by his youngest daughter, Tracey McConnell Walker in 2020.
Sam was the youngest and final remaining little one of John Houston McConnell and Lucy Reynolds McConnell. His siblings, all deceased, included Bernice Tinsley, T.R. Very little, Gladys McConnell Lipps, Arven McConnell, Nellie McConnell Carson, Phillip McConnell, Fletcher McConnell, John H. (Shorty) McConnell, Marjorie McConnell Snyder, Clifford McConnell, and Freida McConnell Cronan. He was a 1953 graduate of Bradley Central Significant Faculty, and was utilized as the sections supervisor by C.C. Card Auto/Bob Card Ford for 42 years. Sam was a lifelong member and attendee of East Side Church of Christ.
Sam’s satisfaction and pleasure was his family he beloved to notify them each individual how proud he was and how substantially he liked them any chance he got. Sam cherished Parksville Lake and the time he spent there together with his household and extensive time pals Kay and Neal Officer. From swimming across the widest sections of the lake as a teenager, to large spouse and children dinners on the screened in porch, and pulling much too several skiers guiding the boat to rely, the lake is a very exclusive spot for this family members.
A celebration of his everyday living will be carried out at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Dwelling with Ministers Jeff Archey and Invoice Maynard officiating. Interment will abide by in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Alan Snyder, Tony Snyder, Kent Officer, Brian Officer, Steve McConnell, and Johnny Carson serving as pallbearers. A white dove launch ceremony and the taking part in of bagpipes will conclude the support.
The spouse and children will acquire mates from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral house prior to the assistance.
You could enjoy the provider by way of are living stream on Ralph Buckner Funeral Home’s Fb page.
In lieu of bouquets, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or East Facet Church of Christ.
We invite you to ship a message of condolence and watch the McConnell family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
