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Ralph Douglas (Doug) McConnell
Ralph Douglas (Doug) McConnell, 74, peacefully passed into his eternal home on July 27, 2016. His loving wife of nearly 49 years was by his side in death just as she was in his life. Memorial service: Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Crestmont Baptist Church at 2:00pm. Reception immediately following. Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sarah Kait vs. Childhood Cancer or Gideons International. Doug was born July 17, 1942, in Lincolnton, NC to Ralph and Ollie McConnell. He was the oldest of three boys. Doug spent 4 years in the Air Force at Webb AFB, in Big Spring, TX from 1961-1965. It was there he met and married the love of his life on December 29, 1967 in Big Spring, TX. He later joined the National Guard and served for 10 years. Doug worked as a manager for Zales Jewelers for 12 years then went into the aircraft industry, and retired from Bell Helicopter after 26 years. His faith in Christ was strong, as was his love for his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed Southern Gospel music, the Brazos Chamber Orchestra, taking scenic road trips and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Tony McConnell; father-in-law, Keats Watts; sister-in-law, Janine Parkison; and nephew, Duane Parkison Survivors: Wife, Donna McConnell; sons Kevin; Terry and wife, Tiffany; Josh and wife, Rachael; and daughter Mary Wortham and husband, Kevin; daughter-in-law, Alesia; nine grandchildren; brother, Gary McConnell and wife, Susan of Lincolnton, NC; mother-in-law, Donnie Watts; brother-in-law, Richard Parkison of California and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Condolence Messages

12 Responses

  1. Thanks Doug for all the great memories I have from working with you at Bell.
    You will be missed but heaven will gain a great man .

  2. Thanks Doug for all the great memories I have from working with you at Bell.
    You will be missed but heaven will gain a great man .

  3. So thankful for our time together in
    Pidgeon Forge, in Branson, and our
    Texas and NC homes….go rest high
    on that mountain!

  4. So thankful for our time together in
    Pidgeon Forge, in Branson, and our
    Texas and NC homes….go rest high
    on that mountain!

  5. Dear Donna and family,
    Doug was loved by so many and it was always my pleasure to sing with him in the Crestmont Choir. He had a zest for life and was such a good man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Thank You Lord that he now resides with You where there is no more pain or sorrow. Mac and I love you Donna, may God hold you close always.

  6. Dear Donna and family,
    Doug was loved by so many and it was always my pleasure to sing with him in the Crestmont Choir. He had a zest for life and was such a good man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Thank You Lord that he now resides with You where there is no more pain or sorrow. Mac and I love you Donna, may God hold you close always.

  7. Thanks for the memories Doug. We have so many happy ones! It has been our joy to have spent time with your children at church. And soon we will see you again. John & Louann

  8. Thanks for the memories Doug. We have so many happy ones! It has been our joy to have spent time with your children at church. And soon we will see you again. John & Louann

  9. So sorry for your loss, we will be lifting your family up in prayer. Will always remember the good times we had on lay renewals especially when Doug put Vaseline all over my car door handle and we never found out for a couple years later who done it. Would have never thought it was him. Had a lot of laughs over that. He will be missed.

  10. So sorry for your loss, we will be lifting your family up in prayer. Will always remember the good times we had on lay renewals especially when Doug put Vaseline all over my car door handle and we never found out for a couple years later who done it. Would have never thought it was him. Had a lot of laughs over that. He will be missed.

  11. Dear Donna. Your loss.was our loss as well, Will be remembering you and your family in our prayers. Please call me sometimes. I do not have your current number. Much Love The Beal’s

  12. Dear Donna. Your loss.was our loss as well, Will be remembering you and your family in our prayers. Please call me sometimes. I do not have your current number. Much Love The Beal’s

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