Conner, Jackson Lee

On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, God carried Jackson “Jack” Lee Conner, 70, of Copper Hill, Va., to His heavenly home. His work was complete and his reward was awaiting him. He was a good, kind, and faithful steward of all he was given.

He was a faithful, reliable, honorable, loving provider, and husband to Louise Conner for 45½ years. He was a wonderful father who lovingly and quietly cared for his children, Chris and Greg Conner. He loved his three grandchildren Luke, Joshua, and Caleb Conner. He treated his daughter-in-law, Amanda, as his own. He was a good friend who enjoyed all of his lifelong friends. Jack will be terribly missed by all who got to know him and loved him.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Willard John and Virgie Conner; in-laws, Robert and Elizabeth (Betty) Hale; sister Juanita Pugh; and granddaughter, Ava Noel Conner.

Jack is survived by wife, Louise Hale Conner; two sons, Christopher Conner of Salem, and Gregory Conner and wife, Amanda, of Indian Valley; three grandchildren, Luke, Joshua, and Caleb Conner; brother, Howard Wesley Conner and wife, Evelyn, of Roanoke; brother-in-law, William (Bill) Pugh of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends and church family.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016, at Gardner’s Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren in Copper Hill with Pastor Maurice Wright officiating. Burial will follow at the Restvale Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Food Bank, P.O. Box 67, Copper Hill, VA 24079.