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Conner, John Dowe Jr.

Conner, John Dowe Jr.

Male 1956 - 2021  (65 years)


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  • Name Conner, John Dowe 
    John Dowe Conner Jr.  (1956-2021)
    John Dowe Conner Jr. (1956-2021)
    Suffix Jr. 
    Birth 23 May 1956  Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number CONN.J001 
    _FGRAVE 230086961 
    Military Service United States Air Force  [1
    • John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations.
    United States Air Force
    United States Air Force
    United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present)
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    Death 28 Jul 2021  Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Y  [1
    • Cremated. Specifically: Ashes given to family. No burial plans given.
    Person ID I463  Carl Wayne Gray Research | Graham - Hornick

    John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Hornick - Baity

    Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, Luke - Fuller

    Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington

    William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants
    Last Modified 9 May 2024 

    Father Conner, John Dowe 'Bad Eye' Sr.,   b. 17 Mar 1932, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jun 2023, Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Mother Hoskins, Marilyn I.,   b. 22 Jan 1938, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Dec 2010, Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Marriage 23 Feb 1973  [2
    Family ID F425  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family   
    Children 
    +1. Mitchel, D.
    Family ID F18285  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 23 May 1956 - Flora, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Jul 2021 - Flora, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • John D. Conner Jr., age 65, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home.

      He was born May 23, 1956, in Flora, Illinois, the son of John D. and Marilyn (Hoskins) Conner Sr.

      John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations. He worked for Sledge Drilling for many years and loved oilfield work. John was very caring and was always helping others with handyman projects of all types. He had been part of the Flatlanders Motorcycle Club in the past, and especially enjoyed planting and tending to his tomato plants and spending time with Peabody the dog.

      He is survived by a son: Derek Mitchel of Olney; grandchildren: Tristan Mitchel of Olney, Ian Davis of Clay City, and Roreigh Mitchel of Olney; 2 sisters: Cathy Sledge Kieta of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Julie (Kent) Acree of Flora; father: John (Mary Ann) Conner of Flora; stepbrothers: Donnie Sledge and Kevin (Deanna) Brown; stepsister: Vicky Evans; several nieces and nephews, cousins including: Pam Williams and Brenda Rinehart; and friend: Richard Bassett.

      He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather: Marilyn and Walter Sledge; and a sister: Elizabeth Ann Conner.

      A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Military funeral honors will be presented at 7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to Fur a Good Paws or Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home.

  • Sources 
    1. [S4887] https://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Conner, John D., Jr, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230086961/john-d.-conner), none. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S612] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Sledge, Marilyn, 72, (http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Hoskins&GSiman=1&GScid=105559&GRid=62551096&), none. (Reliability: 2).