John Eric O’Connell

John Eric O’Connell, 65, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Coldspring Transitional Care Center. John was born at Fort Chaffee Army Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas on October 27, 1957, to the late Edna M. O’Connell (nee Branaman) and Edwin L. O’Connell. He was a lover of music and sports. He worked in restaurants and factories prior to retiring in 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Eric R. Carr.

He is survived by sister and caregiver Joni Forrester (Bob Baker) of Crescent Springs, KY, sister Carolyn (Eddie) Carr of Independence, KY, brothers Jerry (Jo) O’Connell of Kimberling City, MO, Edwin L. O’Connell Jr. and Andy O’Connell of Covington, KY. John is also survived by 9 nieces and nephews, 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Linnemann Funeral Home, 30 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018. A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 2:00 PM.  John will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in John’s name to the National Kidney Foundation, 1491 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240.