Daniel O. McConnell, Sr.
December 23, 1981 - June 23, 2020
McConnell, Sr., Daniel O. of Missouri, was born December 23, 1981 in St. Louis, Missouri to James O. and Ruth A. (nee Thomas) McConnell and entered into rest Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Franklin County, Missouri at the age of 38 years, 6 months. He is preceded in death by, His grandparents, Arra Chipman, Yuell Thomas and Edna Thomas, one (1) brother, Dennis McConnell, one (1) nephew, Tyler McConnell and one (1) cousin, Shane Thomas. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Ruth McConnell, Elyse McConnell, three (3) children, Daniel Otis, Jr., Azariah Lucas, Astrid Elyse, ten (10) siblings, James (Kari) McConnell of Hillsboro, Erin (Isobel) McConnell of Licking, Bradley (Nicole) McConnell of Lonedell, Sara (Billy) Wisdom of Robertsville, Gwendolyn (Fred) Thomas of Cedar Hill, Carl (Michele) McConnell of Hillsboro, David (LaFonda) McConnell of Fletcher, Connie (David) Hopkins of Montana, Debra Shephard of Poplar Bluff, Michael Stone of Arkansas, along with numerous extended family and friends. Dan had a passion for the outdoors and loved spending time with his kids. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and listening to music. He was a very artistic individual. Dan earned the nickname “flying squirrel” as an avid tree climber. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Celebration of Life to be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at SOUL HARVEST CHURCH OF GOD, 4568 Church Rd. House Springs, Missouri 63051. Arrangements under the direction of CREMATION SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS, 10305 Big Bend Rd. Kirkwood, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Go Fund Me at https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-mcconnells-3-childrens-college-memorial-fund. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.
McConnell, Sr., Daniel O. of Missouri, was born December 23, 1981 in St. Louis, Missouri to James O. and Ruth A. (nee Thomas) McConnell and entered into rest Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Franklin County, Missouri at the age of 38 years, 6 months. He... View Obituary & Service Information