James Frank (Bob) Conner, 83, of Fayetteville, died September 26, 2021. He was born July 23, 1938 in Etowah, TN to Grady and Minnie Rudder Conner.
James retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service and later retired from Labarge Electronics. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Razorback and Dallas Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife Rita who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Conner and Billy Conner.
He is survived by two sons, Richard Conner (Sonja) of Bentonville, AR and Randy Conner of Chattanooga, TN; daughter, Robin West (Joe) of Nashville, TN; sister, Elizabeth Colley of Salt Lake City, UT; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Very sad news. So sorry to hear. I worked with him since 1979, traveled and shared many memories. I salute him.
I have requested an announcement and a minute of silence in his honor at the plant in Huntsville in his honor.
Thank you Kenneth. That was very kind of you. I know he loved that job and working with all of you. Dad talked very fondly about it all the time.
Our sympathies and prayers go out to the Conner family. We were neighbors and friends for 41 years and he will be greatly missed.
So saddened by this, I have known Jim and Rita for many years, I was one of Jim’s QA girls from 1979 until he retired from LaBarge, he was a boss and friend and will be missed. I salute Jim for his service.
My condolences to Jim’s family. I worked for Jim many years ago at LaBarge in Huntsville. He was a good boss.
So sorry Randy. Robin. Richard. He was a very loved member of the family. An all around good man. Love you. Harrianne
So sorry kids for the lost of your dad..he was a very good man to his family..I never knew that was his name..always thought it was Robert..I wish harrianne and I could come but health reasons will not let that happen..just know we r thinking about you all with lots of love..Nancy
My condolences to the Conner family, Jim was great guy. I worked at LaBarge many years and Jim, myself and several others became a foursome that would golf most weekends.
My dear sweet brother you are now with your precious Rita ….but you have left a hole in our hearts…we love you so much…your sister
Still miss my friend every time we go to Village Inn as we always spoke and especially on free pie day, Miss you my friend.