Robert Glenn Mcconnell, Jr.

Mr. Robert "Bob" Glenn McConnell, Sr., 75, of Pineville, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 while surrounded by his family. He was born in Huntersville, NC on October 27, 1937 to the late, Glenn and Frances McConnell. Bob served in the United States Air Force during the late 1950's. He retired from Susie's Trucking as owner and operator. Some of Bob's hobbies were gardening; the races, eating and he enjoyed walking everyday. His family was very important to him; Bob enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports and spending time with them. He loved to laugh and loved life, he will be dearly missed. Preceding him in death is his wife, Sue of 44 years; his parents and brother, Bill. Bob is survived by his son, Glenn and his wife, Susan; his daughter, Angie Mills; grandchildren, Travis McConnell and his wife, Erin; Shelby McConnell and Abbey Mills; siblings, Pete, Jim, Ann, Butch and Roger McConnell; and Bob's girlfriend, Judi Hughes. Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, February 22, 2013 at Stough Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville with Pastors Rodney Cribbs and Lee Davis, officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Mint Hill, NC. Family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Stough Memorial Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Hospice Palliative Care of Charlotte, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 or Stough Memorial Baptist Church, 705 Lakeview Dr., Pineville, NC 28134 The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at CMC-Main & CMC-Pineville and the staff of Hospice Palliative Care. On-line condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com.

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