Ronald Cyril McConnell, age 75

Ronald Cyril McConnell of Bigelow, AR, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday September 30th, 2024. He was 75 years old.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years Jill McConnell, his parents Foster & Cyril McConnell, 3 brothers Foster Jr McConnell, Mickey McConnell and Richard McConnell.

He is survived by his 3 daughters Patti Childers (Mike) of North Little Rock, AR, Carol Bray (Ed) of Bigelow, AR and Rhonda McConnell of Orlando, FL along with three grand-children Lindsey Benson Jacksonville FL, James Bray, Bigelow, AR and Kylie Goffio of Orlando, FL and by his sister Marsha Pruett(John), Bigelow, AR.

He was born January, 9th 1949 in North Little Rock, AR. He was a kind and loving man who found his greatest satisfaction in telling stories and spending time with his friends and family. He was a brilliant man, wise with complex problem solving and creativity skills.

He is a member of the Perryville Church of Christ. He loved a good Razorback game, going out to eat and jumping in the car to go on an adventure. He graduated from North Little Rock High School class of 67. In his younger years he was a fantastic bowler. He spent much of his time down at Pike Lanes winning tournament trophies. He met the love of his life Jill McConnell in 1978 & they were married for 34 wonderful years together. In June of 1990 they embarked on a journey to Orlando, FL where they lived in the sunshine state until April of 2004 when they returned to Arkansas.

For many years he was a civil engineer planning the layouts of many well known communities in the Little Rock and North Little Rock areas.  Later made many lasting friendships all over the country while becoming a well known entrepreneur businessman. He is a friend to all and he is loved very much and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held at 12:00 PM followed by a celebration of his life at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 19th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home; 650 Central Landing Blvd, Conway AR 72032.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com