Joe D. Conner
August 25, 1929 ~ April 20, 2011
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
JOE D. CONNER
CANDLER – Joe D. Conner, 81, of Barclay Rd., Candler, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at his home.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late H.D. and Levada Crawford Conner. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joleen Miller, and by a son, Jeffrey Conner.
Mr. Conner was retired from BASF after 34 years of service. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was an avid outdoorsman, and he excelled in athletics. Mr. Conner was loved by all who knew him; he was a beloved husband, father, papaw, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and greeted everyone with a warm smile and friendly hug.
He is survived by his wife, Marianna Young Conner; a brother, Scott Conner of Fairview; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wes Austin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, with military honors provided by the N.C. National Guard Honor Guard.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 277 Oak Hill Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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May Christ’s love provide you all with peace during this difficult time. My heart is broken for the Conner, Miller & Scott families. PawPaw Joe was a true ‘jewel’ and I have wonderful and cherished memories of him. Heaven truly has another angel.
Love,
‘Brandie-Girl’
All of us Mary kathryn, Laura Lynn,
Jim Metzger, Mary and Aaron Scherzer, David and Cristy Metzger,
and Curtis Metzger are heart broken
over Joe’s passing. We will miss him forever.
Connor Family,
Very sorry for your loss, Joe was a dear friend of my fathers, and as I grew up also a friend of mine, he always made me smile when I saw him, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Conner Family
So sorry to hear of Joe’s death..I worked with him at Enka, played ball with him for the Rayonites, and played golf with him at High Vista…and he made it all more enjoyable. He was one of my favorites.
Joe Ward
MARIANNA AND FAMILY,
DANNY AND I ARE HEART BROKEN TO HEAR ABOUT JOE. WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON HE WAS, ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR DANNY AND I WHEN WE SAW HIM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. ALL OUR LOVE
My family and I are very sorry for your loss.We will miss Joe very much.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,and at any time any of you need anything,please call.
Joe was a long time friend and love all sports.
His kind will be greatly missed by all.
May God be with his family.
Joe was loved by everyone who knew him and will be missed dearly! We are praying for all of you.
Marianna and Family,
We will remember Joe for his ‘signature’ friendly smile. With our prayers that through this you’ll sense the Lord comforting your heart, holding your hand, and bringing an assurance of His love.
In Sincere Sympathy,
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Our family loved Joe and our visits with Mom and Dad won’t be the same without seeing him. I hope to see you in June when I come to visit.
Marianna and Scott,
My prayers are with you at this time.
Betty Lou Crowell Crowder
Thinking of the family as you go through another difficult loss. So sorry, Joe will be missed always.
We have lost a wonderful friend. Joe always saw the best in people and treated them with respect and kindness. He had a great laugh and kept us laughing too. We will miss you.
We are so thankful that we got to know such a wonderful caring person as Joe. He always had a smile for you whenever you saw him. We will be lifing ALL of the family up in prayer and that God comfort you all.
I have thought about both Aunt Marianna and Uncle Joe a lot the past couple of years and kept meaning to call, but didn’t. ‘What can I say?’ I asked myself. ‘With Joleen and Jeff both gone, what can I say? With Daddy (Claude), Mammaw and Pappaw, Margaret, Letch, Ruth, Betty, and Faye all gone, what can I say?’ Then, I thought to myself a couple of weeks ago that I’d be in North Carolina mid-May and would see them and tell them how sorry I am about all the losses and how much I miss everyone who has gone. Uncle Joe, I will miss you. Marlene
Marianna and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He was such a special man and always a pleasure to be around. I don’t think he ever met a stranger. Please know that you are in our thought and prayers.
Robbie and Libby
I am saddened to learn of Joe’s death. All of his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that it brings you peace to know that while we mourn his death, there is a great celebration going on in heaven. May God bless all of you. Colleen Thompson
Dear Scott, Sharon, and Family Sending our condolences in the passing of your loved one. He was loved by all who knew him.
We were very saddened to hear about Joe’s passing. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you much comfort during this most difficult time. Joe was a such a wonderful person, inside and out. My childhood memories will always be ‘the good ole” days on the basketball court and Joe watching all of us. May God Bless all of you.
We were so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our love and prayers to everyone.
David and Susie Byers
We are so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing and will treasure the memory of getting to know him. Especially Lauren & Leah, who will always remember his and Marianna’s kindness, smiles, and hospitality! Joe, we wish we could see you again and will look forward to that blessed day. Meanwhile, Marianna, we pray you are surrounded by constant love and hugs!
Marianna-we are shocked and saddened to learn of Joe’s death-especially as things seemed fine when I talked to you Tuesday. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Deane and Charlie
Ms. Conner and family,
I worked with Joe in Research at BASF, and am sorry to hear of his passing. I will always remember his humor. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ron Morrow
Marianna and family i am truly sorry to hear about Joe leaving this earth yesterday we played golf at high vista and muni but where i first met joe was at the enke gym he played for the rayonites and i played for the salvation army in the prelinary game in the fiftys. his friendly face will surly be missed i will see you at the church
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you. He was a very special person who always had a beautiful smile. He will be missed.
Dear Family,
We were so sorry to read of Joe’s passing. Please know that you are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Wallace & Marie Fox; Beverly Fox Freeman; Jerry Fox
Marianna & Family,
I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family upon losing Joe. I enjoyed playing golf with Joe and the joy that Joe brought to other people with his humor.
Marianna and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. He always had a way of brightening the day and lifting peoples spirits.
To Joe’s family…please accept our heartfelt condolences……a classmate, friend and a wonderful guy….he will be sorely missed but the memories of his smile,his athletic ability and his humor will ease the sadness and keep his memory alive for us. Cliff and Nancy
Dear Conner Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I will have to admit that my first thought was of joy, knowing he was with Jolene and Jeff. Your family is so important to our community and loved and respected. Please know I will keep you all in my prayers.
Kim Dawson
Dear Marianna and all of you precious family,
I have never ‘not known’ Joe. Growing up with him as a friend of the family was a blessing and plain ole fun!! He was always welcoming and I loved his stories!! I will miss him so but remember him with a huge smile. Praying for you all.
love
Kelly (Brookshire) Williamson
Hey, I just saw about Joe … words escape me as tears cloud my eyes. My heart aches with you and you are in my heart and prayers. My love and prayers always.I wish I had known sooner.