Mr. Connell passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Lauren of Jacksonville, father, Bill Connell of Albany, Ga, mother, Sara Gordene DeCarlo of Jacksonville, brother, Edwin Connell of Jacksonville, sister, Dawn Connell, of Jacksonville and Deborah Connell, mother of Heather.
Mr. Connell was a former employer of Sara Lee Corporation and was an avid NASCAR and Georgia Bulldog fan.
Services will be held Saturday, March 3 @ 2:00 pm, Hardage-Giddens Hendricks Chapel, 4115 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, Fl 32207. Arrangements entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Hendricks Chapel (904)346-3808. Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com.