John Conner of Huttig, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 6 2012.

John was born on January 5, 1926 in Harrison, Arkansas to Oscar and Margaret Sims Conner. He was a United States Naval veteran. He spent his entire life working in the woods as a forester. He graduated with a degree in Forestry from the University of Arkansas Monticello. He enjoyed being with nature in his leisure time as well, whether hunting, fishing or working in his garden and greenhouse, or just simply sitting at his pond, John enjoyed the outdoors. He was proud to be the recipient of 15 Triple Crown Trophy Awards for deer hunting.

John also loved and served the Lord. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church Huttig since the 60s where he taught his Sunday school classes as well. He served on the Huttig School board for 13 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings.

John was a devoted and loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Donzie Conner., three sons Mike Conner, Paul Conner and Mark Conner, three daughters; Elaine Bright, Emily Smith and Amy Blevins, 1 sister Iva Dean May and a brother, Dr. Arlis Conner both of Harrison, Ar., 10 grandchildren; Matthew Smith, Kelly Matthews, Letty Conner, Drew Conner, Tyler Conner, Joshua Bright, Conner Blevins, Caitlon Blevins, Patrick Smith and Kassy Conner and 1 great grandchild; Lucas Matthews and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Huttig.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Huttig with Dr. Todd Gunter and Robert Lyons officiating with burial to follow at Harper Springs Cemetery under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels. Honorary pallbearers are his Sunday School class and the deacons at First Baptist Church Huttig.

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