Conner, Noel Boone

Noel Boone Conner, 84, of Copper Hill, Virginia, passed away on April 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. Noel was a long-time resident of Floyd County where he enjoyed life on his farm. He loved growing his own food in his gardens, hunting, fishing, cooking, and anything dealing with nature.

He retired from Greyhound bus line and then went on to work as a Tour Bus Driver. These tours were the highlight of his career. He loved to travel and see the world. He loved telling stories of all of his favorite places to visit.

Noel was preceded in death by his parents Oliver Noel Conner and Mary Hazel Boone Conner and his sister Mary Frances Conner Williams.

He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Conner Plummer (Keith) and Brenda Conner (David White), his grandchildren Chase & Grayson Plummer, Juliann, Mitchell, Melanie and Jamie Peyton and his sister Virginia Carol Conner Whittaker. He was loved by many including his nieces and nephews and his neighbors who always treated him like family.

Service will be held Friday April 29, 2022, at 2pm at Gardner Funeral home with Pastor Craig Whittaker officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm Friday prior to service time.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad.