Ray Connell, Jr., age 76, of Caney, Kansas died Friday, February 26, 1999 at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Ray was born July 6, 1922 to Ray and Bessie Jane (Casselman) Connell in Caney, Kan. He was raised in Coffeyville and attended the Holy Name Catholic School. Ray worked as a furniture mover and also worked for Consumer's Market in Caney. Ray married Jessie McCoontze on April 25, 1960. Jessie preceded him in death on January 15, 1970. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, 1999 at the Robbins Cemetery, west of Coffeyville. Rev. Mike Morris of the Assembly of God Church, Caney will officiate the service. Visitation hours will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, March 1, 1999 at the Graves Memorial Chapel in Caney. Arrangements are under the direction of the Graves Funeral Home in Caney. |
Contribruted by Ruth Shira Bardwell,
srbardwell@terraworld.net |