Ray Mitchell Connell, Sr.

   Ray Mitchell Connell, Sr., age 86 of Mocksville, North Carolina entered his heavenly home on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

   Buck, as he was so lovingly known as, was born on October 20, 1936, in Rowan County, NC.  He was the son of the late Olin Connell and Bessie (Waller) Connell.  In addition to his mother and father, Buck was preceded in death by his son Ray Mitchell Connell, Jr., and eight siblings.

   In life, Buck worked as plant foreman at Martin Marietta’s Quarry located in Woodleaf, NC. He worked there for 30 years until his retirement in 1999.  In 1955, Buck married the love of his life Betty (Trexler) Connell, together they spent 68 beautiful years by each other’s side.   As a Christian man, Buck was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  In his free time, he enjoyed flying, hunting, fishing, and gardening.

    Buck leaves behind to treasure his memory, his loving wife Betty Connell of Mocksville, a son Terry Wayne Connell of Mocksville, a daughter Donna Connell Carpenter of Advance, a sister Diane Connell Waller of Salisbury, and one grandson Matthew Ray Connell of Mocksville.

   On Monday, September 11, a visitation and funeral service will be held at Victory Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 9:00 am and the service at 10:00 am.  Pastor Johnny Oceguera will officiate the service.   Buck will be laid to rest in Rowan Memorial Park.

   In loving memory of Buck, please consider a donation to Victory Baptist Church.

We, the staff at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville, are honored to serve the family.

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