Patrick William McConnell, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 18,2021.

Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Millard B. and Louise York McConnell. Pat retired from the United States Airforce in 2001 as a C.M.S.G.T., and later retired from the Social Security Administration. He attended Prentiss Baptist Church. Pat was a very active member of VFW Post 7339; where he had previously served as commander; and the American Legion Post 108. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Fayetteville, NC.

Pat is survived by his wife of eight years, Carol Goran McConnell; grandmother, Kay Ledford of Franklin; stepdaughter, Richelle Helms Metz of MI; two brothers, Joseph McConnell (Geneva) of Albuquerque, NM and Mark McConnell (Margaret) of Franklin; and one sister, Debbie Brogden (Andy) of Hendersonville, NC. He also has one grandson and numerous nieces and nephews surviving.

Memorial service will be Friday, July 23, in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home at 11am. The Rev. Randy Drinnon will officiate. Burial will be in the Prentiss Baptist Church cemetery with military honors being provided by VFW post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.

The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Prentiss Baptist Church cemetery fund or VFW Post 7339.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.