Birth date: Sep 18, 1927 Death date: Feb 20, 2014
CWO Ret Edward “Ed” J. Conner Edward James Conner, 86, of Lakewood, was called home by the Lord on February 20, 2014. Born in Athens, Alabama on September 18, 1927, he went on to become a decorated soldier receiving numerous comm Read Obituary
I will greatly miss Ed. When I was stationed at McChord AFB, Ed and Inge opened their hearts and homes to me and my family. He and Inge were instrumental in helping me to raise my daughter until I left the Air Force. Not only was Ed a friend, he's also my cousin from Athens, Alabama. I will greatly miss Ed and his beautiful spirit.
Blessings,
Donna and Shanetta
To the Conner family:
We have been close friends with Jim, the son of Ed and Inga, for many years. We love him as a member of our family, and we know how difficult this loss is to him and all of you. While we never met Ed, it is obvious through the obituary and these tributes that he was a man of faith who deeply loved and respected his God, his country, and his family. That same love and respect live on in Jim whose life reflects a genuine integrity just like his dad's life did. While we are saddened by Ed's passing, we also celebrate that this beloved husband and father is in his heavenly home right now experiencing incredible joy with his Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom 8:18 states that "the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."
We can claim with confidence that magnificent promise for Ed in 2 Cor. 5:6-8 which states "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." May God grant all of you peace as you go through this time of loss, enjoying the wonderful memories, and knowing you will see him again. Your family shall remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Marilyn Ward, Lexington, SC
In memory of my dear Bro. Connors, I miss you in Bible Study and setting with me in our "Family Pew" in church. My grandchildren only know you because of Inge's candy giving as we sit in church. I know you rest now, Bro. Connors, in a better place and now have a wall seat - save one for me!!
Missing you in Christ.
Autri Evans
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
-Author Dylan Thomas
Rest in Peace, Dear Father
Edward James Conner
Sept. 18, 1927 - Feb. 20, 2014
Peacefully forever, who did go gently into that good night.
I will always be thankful and greatful.
With Pride and Honor, for the family and country,
Your loving son,
Clyde Edward Conner
Dear Father,
You are not forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
Still in memory you are with us
As you always were before.
You will be sorely missed.
Your loving son,
Jim Conner
Psalm 9:10
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Bro. Connors was a very dear christian brother. We attended bible study together for several years, starting at the Grace Chapel #9, No. Fort Lewis. He seemed to have an intense desire to learn more and more about God and His word. Ed was quiet and very humble and his smile was a bright light. I also remember the delicious cookies Inge baked each Christmas that Ed so proudly brought us and the Bible Study class enjoyed and appreciated them so much. Will miss his sweet fellowship in the Lord. My sympathy, love and prayers to his family as they mourn and miss him. May you enjoy and thank God for the very precious memories that will remain with you. All Praise to God for to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord.
May God's peace and comfort sustain you.
Gustavia Shoffner
