Native Trainer for 38 Years, State Championship Prep Coach, Danny Lynn McConnell, Passes at Age of 74

Danny Lynn McConnell, 74, of West Union, departed this life, Saturday, Might 24, 2025 at dwelling together with his household by his aspect. Danny was born January 18, 1951, Clarksburg, WV. He’s the son of the late Melvin Warren McConnell and Charleen Duckworth-McConnell.

He graduated from Doddridge County Excessive Faculty, class of 1969. He went to Glenville State Faculty for one yr and transferred to Salem Faculty the place he pursued a Bachelor’s Diploma in Artwork and was the kicker for the Salem Faculty Soccer workforce.

He taught for 38 years and retired from DCHS in 2011 however substituted for an additional 10 years. Danny coached varsity boys basketball through which he was the one coach that led his workforce to win a state title in 1994 in DCHS historical past, 4 years ladies basketball, 7 years of baseball, observe & area (shotput), assistant soccer after which head soccer coach up till he retired in 2011.

He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church (now Immanuel Fellowship Church). He appreciated to hunt, fish, draw and wood-burn. Danny was additionally awarded the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

He’s survived by his spouse of 48 years, Martha Anne Matheny-McConnell whom he married in 1976. Surviving kids, Danna Rae McConnell (Bobby Taylor) of New Milton, Kortni Ann Sandridge (Jeremiah) of West Union, Monica Blair Blake (Jeremy) of West Union, & Joseph Daniel McConnell (Brittany) of West Union, one sister, Alice Ann McConnell-Fultz (Lyle) of West Union and one brother, Joseph Lane McConnell (Marla) of West Union, 12 grandchildren: Johnathan Wayne Blake, Gabriel Parker Stewart, Cheyenne Rachelle Sandridge, Sienna Rhae Taylor, Audrey Ruth Blake, Kayleigh Marie Sandridge, Nathan R.W. Sandridge, Kyndal Reese McConnell, Easton Scott Blake, Hattie Joe McConnell, Zayden Warren Blake, Cye Ryan Blake and one nice grandchild, Parker Wayne Taylor and lots of brother & sister n legal guidelines, nieces and nephews.

Household will obtain pals at Immanuel Fellowship Church on Wednesday, Might 28 from 2:00-8:00 PM and Thursday, Might 29 from 9:00-11:00 AM till the time of the service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Isaac Richards officiating. Interment will comply with on the Masonic Memorial Cemetery, West Union. On-line condolences may be made at www.davisfuneralhomewestunionwv.com.

Davis Funeral Dwelling West Union is honored to serve the McConnell household.