Clyde Windol Connell was a lifelong Florida resident, born November 24, 1933 in Wacissa. He passed into eternal life on June 6, 2018.
A thirty-year state retiree, Clyde never stopped working. Whether gardening, cultivating roses or painting beautiful works of art, he was a man of action and did not believe in idle hands.
A loving father and grandfather, he is survived by his sister, Eldie Sauls; daughters, Doris Evans (Dwight), Amanda Clark (Matthew), and Sharon Davisson (Joe); six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ella Connell; parents, Noah and Maggie Connell; sisters, Pauline Rudell, Orene Smith, Olivia Bramblett and Yvonne Walker; and brothers, Noah, Jimmie, Winton and Tony Connell.
Services were held on Monday, June 11, at Wacissa Pentecostal Church in Monticello with Mr. Bobby Walker officiating. Graveside service followed at Broomsage Family Cemetery. Family and friends had fellowship afterwards at the Church Hall. Visitation was held prior to the service.