John P. McConnell (January 23, 1936 - August 30, 2009) Memorial services for John P. McConnell age 73, of Grapeland will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday at St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church with Pastor Gary Rottman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. McConnell died Sunday at Palestine Regional Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1936 in Athens, Ohio to Paul and Elizabeth McGraner McConnell. Mr. McConnell was a general manager for the Marriott Corporation. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church. Mr. McConnell was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Anna McConnell of Grapeland, a son John Patrick McConnell and wife Birgit of Round Rock, and a grandson John Thomas McConnell of Grapeland.