Robert John "RJ" Conard

robert  conard

January 4, 1939 ~ May 26, 2020

Born in: Haywood Co., NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

Robert John “RJ” Conard, 81, went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on May 26, 2020. He was born January 4, 1939, and was a son of the late William Frank Conard and Mary Leatherwood Conard. He was also preceded in death by his son, Frank Conard, sister, Mabel Ruth Ledford, and brother, Benny Conard.

RJ “Johnny” is survived by his wife of 59 years, Vivian Conard; daughter, Ethel Robinson (Jeffrey); granddaughters, Amanda Freeman (Randolph) and Jessica Robinson; grandson, Jeffrey Robinson, Jr.; great-grandsons, Titus Freeman and Asher Freeman; sister, Helen Brookshire; brother, David Conard (Lydia); and many other nieces, nephews, extended family members and special loved ones.

The family wishes to thank Mountain Mobility, the staff of Davita Dialysis, and the medical personnel who cared for RJ.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Conforming to covid-19 protocol, attendance will be limited to 50, and face coverings will be required inside the building. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Mountain Mobility would be greatly appreciated.

Services

Funeral Service: May 29, 2020 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Burial: May 27, 2020 4:00 pm

Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715

828-667-8715

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  1. Mrs Conard and family. It was a pleasure to know Robert and your self he was a fine man who loved the lord. He was getting felber as time went on and you were so.good to him. God. Bless

  2. Vivian & Ethel,

    My heart is so sad to think that I won’t ever hear that laugh and get one of his great hugs again on this earth. Johnny was always happy to see me no matter how long it had been. It is good to know that he is fully restored and in the presence of Our Father and with Frank once again. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
    Donna Gipson

  3. Ethel and family so sorry for your loss let us know if you need anything our prayers are with you all

  4. You are greatly loved and will be deeply missed. But I am so thankful to know that you are where you wanted to be. Can’t wait to see you again. Happy home going. Love you so much Uncle Johnny.

  5. Vivian and Ethel so sorry for your loss .prayers to the family..I remember him from many yr ago when Ethel and I were in school..


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