Berrien County GaArchives Obituaries.....Connell, Wilson F. October 13, 2013
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The Berrien Press = October 23, 2013
 Wilson F. Connell, 94, of Nashville died October 13, 2013, at his residence 
after a short illness with his large family by his side.
 He was born in Nashville on November 11, 1918. After graduating from the 
business school at the University of Georgia in 1940, he briefly worked as an 
accountant at the State Highway Department in Atlanta. When a position became 
available, he returned to Nashville where he worked with the post office the 
rest of his career. During WWII, his military training took him to West 
Chester, PA, where he met his future bride, Marguerite (Tootie) Monaghan.
 He was a self-taught musician, historian, mechanic, electrician, and 
woodworker. He enjoyed researching family history and repairing and building 
things around his house and later his children’s homes. He collected stamps, 
coins, and a lifetime of family photos. After he retired, he also enjoyed  
gardening, and visiting his children around the Southeast.
He was Berrien High School’s biggest sport fan. In the 1960’s and 70’s, when 
his children played sports, he attended every middle school and high school 
game possible, In retirement, he would attend home games and away games to 
support his teams. He particularly loved to watch girls softball and tennis, 
and attended a softball game a few days before his death. He loved these kids 
and their parents and they loved him in return.
 He was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church where he played the organ. 
As a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Belgium and England, he was a  
lifetime member of VFW Post #5978, Nashville.
 He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Connell; son, Johnny Connell; 
brother, Julian, Connell; sisters, Ruth Key, Hortense Dix, and Eleanor Brown.
 He is survived by three sons, Robert Connell, David Connell, and Joe Connell; 
daughter, Cathy Connell White; 11 grandchildren, Adam, Ben, Matt, Jake, and 
Kate Connell, Amy McKinlay, Jennifer Overholser, Kristen Garroway, Sarah Evers, 
Michael Howell, and John David White; 11 great-grandchildren, Gavin Greyson, 
Aubri, Sam, and Clay Connell, Austin Chafin, Sam and Charlie Garroway, Joanna 
and Joy Overholser, and Thomas McKinlay.
 A Rosary was said on October 15 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Lovein Funeral Home.
 A Mass of Christian Burial was held October 16 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of 
Lovein Funeral Home with Father Freddie Angel and Deacon Ray Brown officiating.
 Interment followed in Westview Cemetery.
 Lovein Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 
 


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