Obituaries

Mr. Grady “Jud” McNeely McConnell, died peacefully on October 16^th at Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Grady is survived by his wife, Alice “Shortie” McConnell; daughter, Jeanene McConnell of Lincolnton; daughter-in-law, Frankie McConnell of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren, Rachel Tallent of Lincolnton, Heather & Tim Andrus, Joshua and Elke Weaver of Rock Hill, SC; four great-grandchildren, Braden McConnell Andrus, Loflin Andrus, Karly Weaver, and Ivy Muchka; siblings, Laura Grice and Louis McConnell (Barbara).

He was preceded in death by his son, Jamie Kent McConnell; great-granddaughter, Addison Kent Andrus; his parents, Ezelle McConnell and Mattie McAllister McConnell; and sister, Frances McConnell.

Grady was born May 22, 1934, in Lincolnton, NC. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a former co-owner of Jud’s Pantry and later retired from Excel, Inc. He was an avid golfer and gardener.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014, at Hollybrook Cemetery with Rev. Veronica Cannon officiating.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 114 W. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092, or Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7^th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.