James Dale McConnell Obituary
In loving memory of James Dale McConnell of Shelbyville, Tennessee, who departed this world on July 29, 2025 at the age of 78. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Dale McConnell to pay them a last tribute.
As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Odell Whitfield McConnell and Helen Modene Hammonds McConnell. He is survived by: his children, Stacy (Knox Blackburn) and Jason (Fran McConnell); his grandchildren, Alex, Evan Blackburn, Libby and Finn McConnell; the mother of his children Gail McConnel; and his brother Jackie (Cyndi).
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Fair Haven Baptist Church (2726 US-231, Shelbyville, TN 37160). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
