William "Bill" McConnell

William "Bill" H. McConnell Jr., 74 of Prosperity died Wednesday November 11 2026 in his home. He was born in Washington on October 17, 1952, a son of the late William H. and Catherine “Peggy” Crites McConnell. He was a 1970 graduate of Trinity High School. Bill then went on to work at Jessop Steel where he retired in 1990. He attended North Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Washington. Bill was a member of Washington American Legion Post 744, and a HOG chapter member. He loved his motorcycles, drag racing, guns, hunting, fishing, tractors, tools and pen knifes, as well as working on cars. He was known to tease those he loved and enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s softball games or any other event they were involved in. On July 12, 1975 he married Leslie J. Andrews McConnell whom he has shared over 51 years of marriage. Surviving in addition to his wife Leslie McConnell are two sons Justin “Jay” McConnell and wife Jessica, Cody McConnell and wife Emily, daughter-in-law Tiffany McConnell, two sisters Susan “Sue” Burchett,, Sheila St Esprit and husband Michael, brother-in-law, Kevin Andrews who he considered his brother, eight grandchildren Dalton, Carys, Aaden, Cami, Jaxon, Ensley, Sawyer, Jenevieve, a great grandson Brier, as well as longtime friends Sherman “Punkin” Marker and Mike Elliott, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Deceased in addition to his parents are a son Ryan McConnell, brothers-in-law Thomas Burchett, close friends John Fonner, Bob Ricker, and Harvey Taylor. Family and friends will be received Sunday from 2:00-5:00P.M. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington where funeral services will be held at 5:00P.M with Pastor Mike Singo officiating. An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com