Bob Conner

A memorial service for Bobby Dudley Conner, 96, of Canton, will be held 2 pm Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Victory Church in Canton with Dr. J. Michael Burns and Pastor Rob Conner officiating. Interment was in Cool Springs.

Mr. Conner passed away November 2, 2023, at his home. He was born August 26, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert Lee and Bertha Ora Dell Tucker Conner.

Bob was a member of Victory Church. He loved Gospel Music and was a music director at several churches. Bob grew up in Port Arthur. He joined the US Army and served during the Korean War. After he married Billie Jean, they raised their family in Southeast Texas. He worked for Gulf Oil for over 15 years before becoming self-employed. After retirement, they moved to Canton in 2000. Bob enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He will be remembered for making the best fried fish and smoked brisket.

Mr. Conner is preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Conner; parents, Robert and Bertha Conner; daughter, Sharon Gay Conner; and sister, Peggy Odette Romanelli.

Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Janet and Mike Burns of Canton; son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Pam Conner of Gretna, NE; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ella Allyne.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mallory's Heart PO Box 1481 Canton, TX 75103 or www.MallorysHeart.com.