Conner Jr., Arnold Loyd

Arnold (Arnie) Loyd Conner Jr., 37, of Shawsville, Va., passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009. He was the dedicated loving father to daughters, Tiffany Conner and Michelle Conner, both of Elliston.

Also surviving are his parents, Arnold and Barbara Conner, Shawsville; sister and husband, Christina and Michael Dillon, Christiansburg; niece, Cayli Dillon, Christiansburg; grandmother, Virginia Sizemore, Woodlawn, Va., special aunts, uncles and cousins; special friend, Eric Sheppard, Shawsville and soul mate, Jessica Conner, Elliston.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Shawsville Rescue Squad, Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home Monday, November 2, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Cass Horton with interment to follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville.

2 Timothy: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”

The Conner family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.