James Leroy Connell Obituary
James Leroy Connell, born on June 4, 1935, passed away on October 13, 2026. James Leroy leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Tolbert and Nina Marie Connell (Dawson); his wife Winona Joyce Connell; and his brother Curtis Connell. He is survived by: his children, Chris Connell (Judy) of Eldon, Lisa Hamner of Fort Mill, SC, Dana Connell of Lake Ozark, Kent Connell of St. Louis and Jason Connell of Galesburg, IL; his grandchildren, Heather Huddleston (Dave), Heath Connell, Shannon Connell, Amy Mahan, Jordan Mahan, Erin Benton (Mitch), Julie Kirby (Quenton), Joe Hamner, Emma Connell and Zadie Connell; his great grandchildren, Laura Patterson (Benton), David Huddleston, Madison Connell, Brady Connell (Destiny), Troy Connell, Reagan Connell, Owen Mahan, Liam Mahan, Presley Mahan, Jude Mayorga, Mateo Mayorga, Caiden Castle and Harper Kirby; his great great grandchildren, Carson Patterson, Kendall Patterson and Colter Connell; and his siblings, Kenneth Connell (Robin) of Cameron, Edward Connell (Judy) of Washington, Roger Connell (Karen) of Jefferson City, Gary Connell (Kunuston) of Lohman, Victor Connell (Jessica) of Eugene, Betty Merli of Osage Beach and Wanda Hartsock of Belleville, KS. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Eldon Community Center (309 E 2nd St, Eldon, MO 65026). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Enloe Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Enloe Cemetery.
