Edwin Clark Conner

April 12, 1943 - December 27, 2024

Edwin Clark Conner, 81 of Copper Hill went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2024.  Edwin was a truck driver for many years of his life, driving over the road in his earlier years and then having local routes with the local egg farm, Seaboard and then later Corrugated Container.  He enjoyed motorcycle riding in his younger years, while in his later years he enjoyed watching the wildlife in the backyard, riding around on his Kawasaki to the pond and taking his grandkids fishing as well as tinkering in his garage.  He also had a love of flying having gotten his private pilot’s license in 2010.

He is now reunited with those who've gone before him including his wife of 59 years, Norma Jean Conner, his mom and dad, Eva and Maurice Conner; sisters, Peggy Bain and Helen Hubbard; and brother, Harvey Conner. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Bobby Huff of Floyd, Teresa and Andy Martin of Check; four grandchildren, Courtney Cox and her husband, Zach, Robert Huff and his wife, Bridget, Conner Martin and Kimberly Martin; great grandson, Gavin Cox; great granddaughter Layni Cox; two sisters, Marcia Turner, Penny Conner; and one brother Clinton Conner and his wife, Diann; along with several nieces and nephews and long-time best friend, Eugene Boley.

Edwin was a person who loved woodworking and making things.  He made his oldest daughter her first business cards for cake decorating on his dad’s old printing press.  He built his youngest daughter a desk, he built coffee tables, many birdhouses, squirrel perches and more.  He made a special wood piece for each grandchild:  a rocking horse, a green dump truck, a red wagon, a babydoll bed, and a wooden cradle for his first great-grandchild.

He adored his grandkids and great-grandkids and loved to make faces at them to get their reactions.  He was a jokester and often had some quick wit to share with friends and family for a laugh.  Some of his favorite phrases were “I reckon”, “That’ll work!”, “Okie Dokie” and “Good Golly”.

A Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 12pm at Gardner Funeral Home with Phillip Cox officiating.  Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 11am to 12pm at Gardner Funeral Home. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem for all the care they gave during his recent stay. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.  in his honor.

Sending up prayers for you cuz,in Jesus name 🙏

My sympathy and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss. Edwin was a great guy and will miss him.

Edwin was a wonderful kind man. We always loved seeing him. I am honored to have known him. Prayers to all who loved him.

Edwin, You have been the best neighbor a fella could ever have! Me and Sue are going to miss you Alot. I will walk up to our meeting spot, at the fence, and visit with you from time to time. My beagles are going to miss your chew stick treats to, they also Loved you very much!

Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.

We were so very sorry to hear of your loved ones death. Our thoughts and prayers are for your family.