Mike

Connell

Mickel Edwin Connell, 73, of Thomasville, passed away on Sunday – September 6, 2026.

Mike was born in Perry, FL, on July 15, 1953 to the late John Henry Connell and Ella Frances Connell. The family moved to Cocoa Beach in 1960 where he enjoyed growing up on the beach. In 1970 the family moved back to Perry and then on to Thomasville.

Mike was always a fighter – He suffered a broken neck in 1977 that left him with muscle weakness on his left side. At the time he was married and his children very young. He recovered and went back to work as an auto mechanic. In 1987 he suffered a traumatic head injury that left him disabled. Mike died at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a 6 month battle with cancer on September 6, 2026. Mike believed in Jesus and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior. He wanted to be sure he would see his loved ones again. He will be dearly missed by his family.

He is survived by; his children, Edward Connell (Megan) of Decatur, GA, and Michael Connell of Georgia, grandchildren, Eli Connell of Decatur, GA, Tyler Connell of Cairo, GA, Eddie Connell of Tallahassee, FL, and Taylor Grubbs (Jordan), great-grandchildren, Fisher Elliott Grubbs, and Finn Everett Grubb, siblings, Edna Mitchell of Caryville, FL, Theresa Butler (Sonny) of Thomasville, GA, Nancy Bodiford of Crawfordville, FL, Betty Stocks (Greg) of Havana, FL, and Lisa Cumbie (Wesley) of Climax, GA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; his siblings, Don E. Connell, Joseph B. Connell, Charles D. Connell, Priscilla F. Connell, and Barbara Ann Mathis.

A Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later time.