David Duane McConnell, 70, formerly of Loda passed away 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Liberty House, Danville.

Private family burial will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

David was born September 9, 1948 in Watseka the son of David and Nina Compton McConnell. His childhood was spent in Iroquois County in Watseka and Loda.

He served in the United States Marine Corps for two years during the Vietnam War obtaining the rank of Lance Corporal. During this time, he was awarded the National Defense Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Service Medal, and a Vietnamese Campaign Medal. David was a self-employed horse farrier working throughout Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford and Champaign counties.

He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Allen of Loda and Sandra Smith of Paxton. David was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Bill McConnell, and two sisters, June Moore and Judith Lenington.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.