Marvin D. McConnell's Obituary
Marvin D. McConnell , 91, of Springdale, AR, died September 23, 2012.
He was born July 30, 1921, in Shelby County, Illinois to William and Lucille McConnell. He grew up on a farm and joined the Navy at the age of 21. He met the love of his life, Doris, at age 24 and they were married shortly thereafter. They had just recently celebrated their 65th anniversary.
Marvin and Doris made their home in Decatur, IL. He attended James Milliken College at night while working, and eventually became the Chief Engineer of Cashco, Inc. in Ellsworth KS. He was a World War II Navy Vet, Divebomber AG15 aboard U.S.S. Exxex, holder of DFC Air Medal, Gold Star and Personal Plus Unit Presidential Citations.
Marvin enjoyed fishing and golfing and was a member of Elks Lodge #718. His retirement days were spent traveling with friends and family. Marvin and Doris moved to Arkansas in 2010 when their great-grandaughter was born.
Survivors include wife Doris of Springdale AR, son Michael McConnell of Denton TX and his wife Sandy, daughter Gail McConnell of Bentonville AR, granddaughter, Kim McConnell of Sugarland TX, granddaughter Julie Vaught and her husband Jamey of Fayetteville AR, great granddaughters Abby and Mia Vaught. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucille McConnell and two brothers, John and Lloyd McConnell.
A memorial service will be held at Nelson Berna Funeral Home Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery in Decatur, Illinois at a late date.
Memorials may be made in his memory to either the Humane Society (www.humanesociety.org ) or to Fellowship Bible Church of NWA (www.fellowshipnwa.org ).
Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be dearly missed.
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