James Edward "Ed" McConnell Jr.

September 15, 1954 - July 8, 2020

Edward McConnell died suddenly on July 8, 2020. He was born September 15, 1954 to Joyce Mayes McConnell and the late James Edward McConnell Sr. He was a graduate of McEachern High School and Kennesaw College. He was happily married to Jan Smith McConnell for 46 years until her passing in 2017. Edward was employed at Lockheed Martin for 36 years. He retired as UID & Customer Property Management Program Manager. He loved working and received numerous awards throughout his career. Edward was a very social person who loved people. He never met a stranger, was kind and generous to all. In his youth, he earned and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed travel, music, fishing, and cooking. Ed had an incredible memory and could easily recite facts about music, beer, college football, cooking and may other topics. He was an avid University of Georgia Football fan who never missed a game. Ed lived his life to the fullest and spread love generously. He knew that “Those who died yesterday had plans for this morning and those who died this morning had plans for tonight. Don’t take life for granted. In the blink of an eye everything can change. So, forgive often and love with all your heart. You may never get that chance again.” He leaves behind his mother Joyce Mayes McConnell, two brothers Wesley (Sally) and David (Christy), and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and Memorial Service are being delayed until it is safe for public gatherings.