Funeral service for Mr. Robert Gene Connelly, Sr. age 85 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Mike George officiating. Burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville, TN at 2 p.m. Mr. Connelly passed away Thursday at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, TN.
A native of Cornersville, TN. Mr. Connelly was the son of the late Oliver and Viola Wilkerson Connelly, was retired, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife Mary Jane Connelly of Fayetteville, TN, daughters Sandra (Tom) Bedingfield of Lawrenceville, GA, Donna (Doug) Clark of Winchester, TN, sons Robert (Bob) Gene (Kathy) Connelly, Jr. of Brentwood, TN, Kevin (Marion) Connelly of Fayetteville, TN, grandchildren Jennifer (Matt) Hunter, of Braselton, GA, Nathan (Lina) Hines of Lawrenceville, GA, Alex (Tara) Curtis of Murfreesboro, TN, Justin (Devin) Curtis of Decherd, TN, Jantelle Clark of Winchester, TN, Bryan Clark of Belvidere, TN, Bryson Connelly of Nashville, TN, Travis Vicary of Dyersburg, TN, Amanda Vicary of Murfreesboro, TN, Caleb and Jacob Connelly of Fayetteville, TN, great- grandchildren Zoey Hunter and Nolan Curtis.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to:
Beechwood Cemetery Association
c/o Judy Stewart
206 Frontview Street
Cornersville, TN 37047
or
Alive Hospice Residence Nashville
In memory of Robert Gene Connelly, Sr.
1718 Patterson Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
16 Comments To "Robert Gene Connelly, Sr."
#1 Comment By Pam & Bill Crozier On November 9, 2012 @ 6:01 pm
Bob, Kathy & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Best wishes,
Pam & Bill Crozier
#2 Comment By Larry Kennedy On November 9, 2012 @ 7:08 pm
I am very sorry for your loss, will be thinking about you.
#3 Comment By Peggy Bevels On November 9, 2012 @ 8:57 pm
To the Family –
So sorry to learn of your loss. May your precious memories help carry you through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Peggy Bevels
#4 Comment By Ray Steelman On November 9, 2012 @ 9:46 pm
I’m deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
#5 Comment By Leah Plunkett On November 9, 2012 @ 10:50 pm
So sorry for your loss! Thinking of you!
#6 Comment By Bob & Cynthia Dunivan On November 10, 2012 @ 1:02 am
We were saddened to learn of the loss of your father. He was always such a fun character. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days and weeks ahead.
Bob & Cindy Dunivan
#7 Comment By Dixie Parks Sullivan On November 10, 2012 @ 3:23 pm
Bob,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
#8 Comment By Judy McLeod On November 11, 2012 @ 5:04 am
Caleb and Jacob,
I know your heart is breaking, but remember – when you look into the night sky and see the brightest star – know that your grandfather is keeping watch over you from afar.
Sending a big hug to you.
Ms. Judy
from UpWard
#9 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On November 11, 2012 @ 5:58 pm
Mary Jane and family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband ,dad, grandfather. Our hearts go out to you as you go through a sad and difficult time, our prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Floyd and Imogene
#10 Comment By Pam and Gary Lehman On November 11, 2012 @ 6:40 pm
Kathy and Bob, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#11 Comment By Darrell & Abby Boggs On November 11, 2012 @ 7:45 pm
Bob & Kathy,
We are so sorry for your loss and sorry we were not able to be with you during this time. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Darrell & Abby Boggs
#12 Comment By Alec and Cindy Mitchell Mingle On November 12, 2012 @ 2:34 am
Mrs. Mary Jane, Sandra, Donna, Bob and Kevin,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Gene. We wanted you to know your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
#13 Comment By Cheryl Myhand On November 12, 2012 @ 11:38 am
Bob, Kathy and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
#14 Comment By Donnel Milam On November 12, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
We continue to lift your family, and especially Mary Jane, in our prayers. We are deeply saddened by your loss and pray you find comfort in the promises of Jesus.
#15 Comment By Dana Pate On November 12, 2012 @ 3:48 pm
Connelly Family,
Thank you for shring Mr. Gene with us here at Alive. He was a very sweet and funny gentelman. May God Bless you all and watch over you and keep you in his light threw this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Pate
#16 Comment By Pete and Bonnie Gray On November 14, 2012 @ 3:16 pm
Mrs. Connelly
Mary Jane,
We are so sorry to hear about Gene. We only found out when the Herald Chronical arrived on Tuesday, November 13. Otherwise, the few old timers still left in Hopkins Point would have been in Fayetteville. We have missed you both in Hopkins Point. Wayne and I talk often about “Captain Carp” while fishing for strippers most summer mornings on Tims Ford.
Our sympathies, warm thoughts, and prayers will remain with you and your family.
Pete and Bonnie Gray