James W Conner

CONNER, James W., age 80, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012, following major surgery in Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Jim had survived several critical incidents in the past but this time the trauma was too much. Jim graduated from Roosevelt High School and retired from Delco Products. As a tinsmith he created Old Metal crafts as a hobby. He loved traveling and spending time in his yard and at his condo on the Intra-coastal in Pompano Beach. Jim was a longtime member of Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren and Masonic Lodge #0737. He was also a United States Army veteran from 1952-1954. Jim served on many boards and committees that addressed social action in the Dayton area, including Inter-Faith Community Council, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, United Way and was chair of the Montgomery County Community Action Agency. He was a member of DorWood Optimist Club and organized and participated in projects to raise funds for Youth Programs. In 1996 he recieved the Outstanding Service Club Member Award from the President's Club. Jim is survived by his loving family who will cherish special memories in their hearts forever, wife of 56 years Joyce Furrey Conner of Kettering,daughter Rochelle Flenner of Mason, OH., son Michael (Judy) Conner of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., brothers; Charles(Pam), and Gary(Phyllis) all of Dayton, sister Gerry Wasser of Tampa, FL., grandson Timmy, granddaughter Heather (Bobby)Singleton, great-grandchildren; Skye and Gavin, sister-in-law, Nancy (Paul) Hess, brother-in-law, Jerry (Dee) Furrey, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends across the country. Family to recieve friends Monday, April 9, 2012 from 5 to 8pm at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-Far Hills Chapel. Funeral service 11 am Tuesday at the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren 800 E. David Rd. Kettering, OH 45429 with Pastor Larry Tyner presiding. Donations may be made to Dor-Wood Optimist Club, POBox 292266, Kettering, OH 45429 or Prince of Peace Church. On line condoences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com