John Michael O'Con-nell Jr. of Hotchkiss died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 50.
A memorial service was held Dec. 27 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss.
Mr. O'Connell was born July 30, 1962, to John Sr. and Muriel "Maxine" O'Connell in Delta. He spent his childhood and attended school in Hotchkiss. He attended diesel mechanic school at Delta-Montrose Technical College.
Mr. O'Connell attended the Baptist Church and Assembly of God. He was a member of Clampers, an organization which does work for the needy and donates gifts for kids. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus, fishing, camping and vehicle restoration.
He is survived by his son, Daniel O'Connell and wife Erin of Hotchkiss; a daughter, Jaclyn Hall and her husband Clint of Quantico, Va.; his father, John Michael "Jack" O'Connell Sr. and stepmother, Barbara O'Connell of Hotchkiss; his mother, Maxine O'Connell and John Butcher of Winnemucca, Nev.; a brother, Steven O'Connell, his wife Val and their children Christina and Casey, all of Hotchkiss; stepsisters, Becky Armstrong of Hotchkiss, Debbie and Jim Fiscus and children Stephanie, Josh and Jeremy of Rifle, Connie and Bob Townsend and daughter Vanessa of Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren, Kaylynn, Ty and Ryker O'Connell, and Kole, Kadi, Kali and Kash Hall; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
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