WHITE HALL — George Henry Connell III,

73, of White Hall, died Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born February 6, 1947 in Delhi, La., son of George H. Connell, Jr. and Nelma Jean Newell Connell.

George was reared and received his early education in Eudora, Arkansas, graduating from Eudora High School. He earned his Bachelors degree from Arkansas A&M (now University of Arkansas at Monticello) in 1969 and earned his Masters in Science in Education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1971.

He began his career at Drew Central Elementary in Monticello before he and his family moved to White Hall in 1977, where he became the first principal at Taylor Elementary. Mr. Connell proudly served Taylor Elementary School until his retirement in 2009.

George was a vital part of the White Hall United Methodist Church family. He was the organist for 43 years, served on many committees and was a Bible Study leader for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife, Gloria Hunter Connell, whom he married Aug. 3, 1969 in Monticello; daughter, Christie Leigh Park of White Hall; son, Blake Connell (Kelly) of White Hall; brother, Scottie Connell of Kilbourne, Louisiana; and four grandchildren, Kendal Park, Karsyn Park, Cole Connell and Carter Connell.

Due to covid-19 restrictions, the family has asked for no visitors at their home. George will be in state Friday, May 1, 2020 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Robinson and Fuller White Hall Funeral Chapel. Only groups of nine or fewer will be allowed to view George at a time Friday afternoon due to restrictions. There will be a drive through visitation Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the White Hall Community Center. We ask that everyone attending stay in their vehicles and the funeral home staff will direct you where to go to greet the family while staying in your vehicle.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2020 in the parking lot of the White Hall Community Center. We ask for those in attendance to stay in their vehicles while in attendance. The service will be live streamed on www.RalphRobinsonandSon.com and on the Ralph Robinson and Son Facebook page. The service will also be broadcast on 101.3 FM radio. Interment will be private. There will not be a register book at the service. The family has asked that you leave typed or video condolences on George’s page at RalphRobinsonandSon.com.

Memorials may be made to White Hall United Methodist Church Children’s Ministry, P.O. Box 20880, White Hall, Ark. 71602.

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