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Alton Conner, age 87, of Forest City, NC, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Alton was born March 6, 1925 in Rutherford County to the late Harvey Conner and Dora Williams Conner.
As a veteran of the US Navy, he served during World War II and was part of the 8th Amphibious Force. He worked for Burlington Mills and Cone Mills-Cliffside Plant for over 42 years before his retirement. He was also a faithful member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and sang bass in the choir. He enjoyed wood carving, HAM radio, camping, and especially restoring and collecting antique trucks. He was also a member of the VFW Post #5204.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Burl Conner and two sisters, Irene Powell and Carrie Baldwin.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Revonda Deese Conner; two daughters, Sheila Wilson and husband, Glen of Rutherfordton and Debbie Craig and husband, Bill of Hickory; one son, Geary Conner of Forest City. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tracey Malcom, Angie Causby, Mark Wilson, Jennifer Craig and Christopher Craig; eight great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Harris and Reverend Ted Reynolds officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.
Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Harriett Memorial Baptist Church, 1938 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043.
Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Conner Family.
