James C. Mcconnell

Memorial services for James C. McConnell, 79, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 11 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Grace Church of Mentor, 6883 Reynolds Road, Mentor.

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 AM at the Church. Pastor Timothy J. Potter will officiate at the service.

Mr. McConnell passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

Born July 20, 1933 in Bedford, IN, he has lived in Mentor-on-the-Lake for the past 36 years.

He was a member of Grace Church of Mentor. He was also a graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, IN where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and his Master of Arts degree, both in education.

Mr. McConnell taught at Mentor Christian School and after retirement from education, he continued his career in the real estate field.

Survivors are his wife of 54 years, Nancy (Jung); children, Daniel (Kathy) McConnell of Simpsonville, SC; Robert (Marie) McConnell of Dalzell, SC; Catherine (Tom) McConnell-Ewing of Pensacola, FL and Peggy (Michael) Henderson of Mentor; grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Elizabeth, Steven, Jacob, Lauren and Brenden.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in James' name to the Grace Church of Mentor Building Enhancement Fund, 6883 Reynolds Road, Mentor, OH 44060