Charles McConnell
April 16, 2010
Charles Edward McConnell, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2010. He was born in Cabool, Missouri, November 1, 1943. He graduated high school at age 17, enlisted in the Air Force and served for four years. After discharge from the military he became a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service. He retired after 27 years.
November 1, 1969 he married Judy Nagle and they had three children; Marc, Brent, and Melinda. He was a very devoted father, grandfather, and husband. He was a member of D.A.V. and New Testament Baptist Church, Des Moines.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; his daughter, Melinda McConnell; two granddaughters, Jozey McCoy and Belinda McConnell, Des Moines; a stepson, Bret (Shirley) Douglas; three step-grandchildren; Carissa, Cody, and Caleigh, Florida; his mother, Christina Kirkpatrick; and two sisters, Bonnie Dolan, Arizona, and Brenda Walker, Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his father, William; a brother, Donald; two sons, Brent and Marc; and a granddaughter, Kendra McCoy.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Charles.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Doris Kinion
04/22/2010
Brenda,
I'm so sorry about your brother. You've certainly had your share
of trials and tribulations these past few years. Am thinking of
you.
Doris
pat coatney
04/21/2010
thoughts and prayers are with you Judy and all your family
mike and teresa cox
04/21/2010
our prayers and thoughts are with eddies family,during this time of loss.