Obituary of James J Connett ~ 2010

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal Aug 20 2010





ALLIANCE - MSgt. James J. "Jim" Connett, USMC, Ret., 86, died peacefully at
his home on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. He had been in declining health for 
several months. 
MSgt. Connett served in the United States Marine Corps from 1942 through 
1970. He was a proud American and a highly decorated veteran of WWII, Korea, 
and Vietnam. 
He is survived by his wife, Lydia Sawyer Connett; his children, Taffy and 
Darrell Graham of Concord, Candy and Wayne Bamberger of Alliance, and Joy 
and Ben Corley of Matthews; and four grandchildren, Tyler, Natalie, and 
Taylor Graham of Concord, and Mina Taylor of Charlotte. 
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Courtney Graham, in 2003.  
A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery later this 
month. There will be no visitation.  
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.



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