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1917 - 2008
 The Reverend J. IRVIN CONNER, 91, of Barboursville, W.Va., died Friday, September 19, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1917, in Hurricane, W.Va., to the late Charles and Elizabeth Legg Conner. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and attended Garrett Seminary of Evanston, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys Sowards and Ruby Pullen; brothers, Carl and Melvin Woodrow; and an infant son, David Marshall. He is survived by wife of 60 years, Alphon Godwin Conner; daughters, Chyrl Budd and Amy Conner; son, Mark Conner; and brothers, Marvin (Maxine) Conner of Charleroi, Pa., and Charles Harley (Eva) Conner of Tornado, W.Va. Also surviving him are his grandsons, Hulse (Melissa) Budd and David (Kirsten) Budd; great-grandchildren, Leslie and Henry Roberts, Stephanie Cogan, Austin Budd, and Ericka Budd; and great-great-grandson Alex Roberts; many nieces and nephews, all of the Huntington area. As an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, Rev. Conner served the congregations of Adrian (Adrian, W.Va.), Avon-Prairie City (Ill.), Hillsdale-Zuma (Ill.), Lost Creek-Johnstown (W.Va.), Vincent Memorial (Nutter Fort, W.Va.), Stephenson Memorial (Parkersburg), Gary, Lauckport, (Parkersburg), Ninth Avenue (Huntington), Otterbein (Elkins), and Guyandotte (Huntington). Throughout his pastoral service, he also worked with United Methodist church camps as dean, counselor and business manager, including work at Western Districts Camp at Asbury Woods. He retired in 1986 but continued to serve Huntington area congregations as an interim and pulpit supply pastor. As a faithful pastor he touched many lives. During World War II, he served in the army medical corps and actively supported community and youth organizations, especially local Special Olympics. Services will be held on Monday evening, September 22, at 7 p.m. at the Barboursville First United Methodist Church, Main and Water Streets, by Reverend Judith Fisher. Friends may call Sunday, September 21, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Barboursville First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 293, Barboursville, WV 25504, or the educational or Special Olympic charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Robin Mays
Wednesday September 24, 2008 at
6:55 PM
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Cheryl and Mark,
So sorry to hear of your Dad passing on. Know that our prayers are with you and your family.
It's been a long time since we've been at Steele Memorial, but I so enjoyed getting to know your family.
Take care.
Robin
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Anne Weeks
anne81@comcast.net
Monday September 22, 2008 at
9:35 PM
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Dear Amy and family:
I wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear of your Dad's passing. Even though I haven't been there in person, I have been thinking of you during this difficult time. May God's Spirit wrap you in comfort while you are missing your Dad. anne.......
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Kay Dorning Lusk
luskd@ecu.edu
Monday September 22, 2008 at
4:01 PM
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Alphon and family: I am so sorry to hear of Rev Conner's passing. He meant so much to me. He was a real spiritual leader. He married me and David almost 31 years ago and christened our daughter who is now 29. I have thought about him very often. I will miss him terribly. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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Jill Roswall
Monday September 22, 2008 at
9:30 AM
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Hulse, we're very sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jill & Reno
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Monday September 22, 2008 at
9:25 AM
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Sharon Carr
Monday September 22, 2008 at
8:16 AM
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Dear Family,
I cannot be with you in person, but am with you in spirit. Today (Monday)I will be in prayer for you that God may give you strength and comfort and joy in your sorrow. There has been a reunion in heaven today and we can rejoice that we will be a part of the group gathered with God someday. In the mean time may God give you exactly what you need to get through this time of pain and sorrow. I love you all.
Sharon Godwin Carr
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Kim Workman
Sunday September 21, 2008 at
7:45 PM
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Dear Conner Family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I will remember your family and please tell Amy I said hi and that I Love her.
Kim
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Mary Gillispie
marygi20@verizon.net
Sunday September 21, 2008 at
3:11 PM
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Dear Hulse and family. So sorry to hear about your loss.I will be thinking of you. Mary
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