Melvin Eugene "Gene" McConnell, Jr.

Mr. Melvin Eugene “Gene” McConnell, Jr., age 58, of Commerce, GA died Friday, February 09, 2018 at his residence.  Mr. McConnell was born in Athens to the late Melvin Eugene McConnell and Runnell Hardman Matthews. He was retired from Pilgrims. In addition to his parents, Mr. McConnell was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Hardman.

Mr. McConnell is survived by his wife, Melinda Smith McConnell; son, Trey McConnell; daughters, Miranda Hill and Christa McConnell all of Commerce; brother, Wayne McConnell; sister, Diane McConnell both of Monroe; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 3 PM, Sunday, February 11 graveside at Howington Cemetery with Rev. Vaughn Howington officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5 to 7 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.