Larry McConnell, Sr.

November 12, 2018

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Lawrence “Larry” McConnell was born January 8, 1925 to Ross Wilson and Lucy Cole McConnell and graduated to heaven on November 12, 2018.

Larry graduated from Lincoln High School. He proudly served in the United States Army in WWII and Korea. Larry was a realtor for Iowa Realty for several years. He was a respected Bible Scholar and Bible Teacher for 68 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beulah Jane Harper McConnell; children, Oren George McConnell, Barbara Jean Boyd and David Lee McConnell; grandson, Lt. Joseph “JJ” McConnell; three brothers; and two sisters.

Larry is survived by his son, Larry (Debi) McConnell, Jr. of Texas; sister, Sandi Grimm of Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Larry will be laid to rest with military honors at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warriors Project, Biblical Research Society, Life in Messiah International and Jews for Jesus in loving memory of Larry.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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