Gary Lee Conner, 70, of Albright (Valley Point Community), passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in his home. A son of the late Charles and Betty Shears Conner, he was born July 22, 1954, in Kingwood.
Gary is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 46 years, Cindy Richards Conner. Gary and Cindy were blessed with two beautiful children: a son and his wife, Jeremy Lee and Sherea Conner, and their children, Austin Lee and Victoria Nicole; and a daughter, Destiny Dawn Turner, and her two children, Izabelle Lou and Gabriel William Conner. His family was his greatest joy, and he adored his grandchildren and always looked forward to spending time with them.
Also surviving are five brothers and their spouses: Eddie (Sonja), Charles Jr. (JoAnn), Larry (Lucy), Rick (Cheryl) and Mark (Debbie); and four sisters: Wilma DeBerry (Bob), Bonnie Elkins, Susie Eye and Donna Keenan (Mike). He is also survived by four brothers-in-law: Bill Richards (Sue), Bryan (Kathy), Greg (Virginia) and Tim (Bert); and many nieces and nephews, whom he loved, and they loved their Uncle Gary.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Bill Eye and Hubert Elkins; a nephew, Brian Elkins; his mother- and father- in-law, Bill and Barbara Richards; and his sister- and brother-in-law, Mary and Danny Riggleman.
The family would like to thank all the emergency personnel and especially Officer Stockett.
A very special heartfelt thanks goes to his brother-in-law, Tim Richards, and nephew, Danny Hardy, for always being there for Gary.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. service Monday, November 11, in Mt. Moriah Church in Valley Point (Albright), with Pastor Sonny McNear officiating.
The Carl R. Spear Funeral Home in Brandonville-Bruceton Mills will be assisting the family with funeral services and cremation.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.spearfuneralhome.net
