James Milton Connell Jr.

1931 - 2017

James Milton Connell Jr. obituary, 1931-2017, Winter Garden, FL

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Baldwin-Fairchild Winter Garden Funeral Home

428 E Plant St

Winter Garden, Florida

James Connell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 28, 2017.

James Milton Connell, Jr. died on June 28th. Milton was a wonderful husband and dad. He worked for Lockheed Martin over 30 years. He told everyone his job was “to wire wires and screw screws.” Born in Inverness, FL, Milton was an outstanding athlete for Citrus H.S. He loved all sports, especially football and basketball. At a young age, he became an avid supporter of Gator athletics. During his life, he also enjoyed hobbies such as hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and arrowhead hunting. He was keenly interested in Florida history and the Civil War. Along with this interest, he went metal detecting to search Civil War battle sites for relics. He was a Methodist. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. Connell, Sr. and Dessie Boswell, and his sister, Bettye Connell. He was loved and will be missed greatly by his wife of 58 years, Sylvia Connell and his daughter, Sara Beth Connell.



Services will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild in Winter Garden, FL on July 7, at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to UF Cancer Center or National Kidney Foundation are recommended.

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July 17, 2017

Alicia P Ortiz

I did not know him, but I remember you and your daughter. May he RIP. Alicia P. Ortiz former EHS school clerk. (retired)

July 11, 2017

Sally Esters

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 6, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Connell and family. May you find comfort beneath the wings of the Almighty God. Psalm 91:1-4

July 3, 2017

Wilson

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

July 3, 2017

Cheri and Wayne Cleveland

Cheri and Wayne Cleveland, light this candle in honoring a amazing man.. R. I. P Mr Jim!!

July 3, 2017

Cheri and Wayne Cleveland

Mrs Sylvia and Sara, so sorry for your loss, Mr Jim is and was a awesome man which both of us truly has the most respect for, Wayne and I truly respect and admire your family. Please know you are always in our thoughts prayers and hearts. We just want you to know whatever you need we are here for you. Much respect!!

July 3, 2017

I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

July 2, 2017

Selecia Young-Jones

Prayers for peace and comfort. May he Rest In Peace and rise in glory.

July 1, 2017

Car,em Deeds

Sylvia and Sara Beth, my heart breaks for you during this time and forever more. I lost my husband three years ago. God will place a protective shield over you and yours during this time. I will be praying for you and your daughter and will be here for you as a friend.and someone who truly cares and understands your pain and loss. Love and God bless, Carmen Deeds

June 30, 2017

Natasha Shirley

Sylvia and Sara Beth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you both so much.
The Shirley family

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