Jimmy Lee Mcconnell

Jimmy Lee McConnell, 61, of Abbeville, husband of Heidi McConnell, died suddenly Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of the late John W. & Ruby Minor Sutherland. Jimmy was of the Presbyterian faith and will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, brother and a wonderful "PaPaw". He was a Mason with membership at Parksville Lodge #199 A.F.M. and a member of the Scottish Rite. Surviving Mr. McConnell is his wife of the home; a son, Dennis McConnell of Abbeville; a daughter, Kimberly McConnell of Greenwood; three brothers, Harold E. McConnell of McCormick, Carl Lavern McConnell and John David Sutherland both of Abbeville; a sister, Patricia Bernard of Texas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:00PM Friday, February 19, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Louie Murray officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family is at the residence. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. McConnell, may be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Children Greenville, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the McConnell family.