Mr. Daniel Jackson Connell, Jr., 68, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on April 2, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on August 9, 1949 in Hahira, Georgia to the late Daniel Jackson Connell, Sr. and Claudia Pafford Connell.  Jackson lived all of his life in Cook County and was the retired manager for Wiseman Oil Co.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Adel and his most treasured moments were spent being "JackJacK" to his grandchildren.

Mr. Connell is survived by his wife, Becky Wiseman Connell; daughter and son-in-law, Marci and Jeff Baldree, all of Adel; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Jackson Connell, III and Laura Connell of Sparks, Georgia; four grandchildren: Gracyn and Eston Baldree of Adel, Karsyn and Lenton Claire Connell of Sparks; a brother and sister-in-law, Tillman and Beth Norris of Grayson, Georgia; and a sister, Pamela Moore of Adel.  Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vivian DeHart.

A memorial service was held at 5:00 PM Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Adel with Rev. Wayne Mitchell and Rev. Bill Marlette officiating.  The eulogies were given by Mr. Lyn Pickle and Mr. Waylon Wiseman.  The family received friends at the church from 3:00 to 5:00 PM immediately preceding the memorial service.  Sheila Humber played piano and Steve Meders sang "I Can Only Imagine" and "Midnight Cry."  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 E. Fifth St., Adel, GA 31620.  In keeping with Mr. Connell's wishes, he was cremated.

--Boone Funeral Home is serving the Connell family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com