Ralph Edward McConnell

Ralph Edward McConnell, age 71, of Baldwin, Georgia went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, December 31, 2021.

Mr. McConnell was born on October 29, 1950 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Perry and Ruby Smith McConnell. He was a member of Alto Baptist Church. Ralph worked for Pepsi for 20 years and was known as "The Pepsi Man" around Habersham County. After leaving Pepsi, Ralph then went into home building for over 20 years. Ralph was a determined and hard worker all of his life, he taught his children the value of having a great work ethic. His favorite hobby was to stay at home and watching Gunsmoke or a good western.

Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 50 years, whom he met at the end of her 8th Grade year, Phyllis Weaver McConnell, of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly McConnell Grizzle and Rodney, of Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law, Kiley and Jen, of Cornelia; brother, Kenneth McConnell, of Mt. Airy; sister, Betty Copeland, of Douglasville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Dennis Ledford officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Wesley Purcell officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia. Telephone: 706-778-1700.