Jimmy D. McConnell

MCCONNELL, Jimmy D. Plainwell Passed away May 26, 2011. Jimmy was born on April 27, 1951 in Alma, MI, a son of Dale Keith and Norma Jean Nietzel McConnell and had lived in the Plainwell area for many years. He served his country in the United States Army from 1969 until 1971. A very large part of his life was working for Checker Motors for 38 years, until they closed the plant. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Amy Sue McConnell; a granddaughter, Brittany Nicole McConnell; 2 sisters, Marie Reid and Barbara Morgan. He is survived by his children, Tammy Tim George of Fulton, William Sondra McConnell of Aurora, CO and Scott Kelly McConnell of Kalamazoo; 6 grandchildren, Zachary McConnell, James George, Brooklynne George, Amy, Caitlin and Cameron McConnell; a brother, John McConnell of FL; a sister, Tricia Seabrook of FL; nieces and nephews.. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St., with Rev. James Dyke officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 PM. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269 343-1508