Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12:51 pm

Bobby Ray Conner, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021.

Bobby was born Saturday, June 17, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Fred Conner and Louise Moore Conner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson; three sisters and a brother.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of sixty-years, Brenda Lovelace Conner; three sons, Ricky Conner (Michelle) of Forest City, Brian Conner (Debra) of Rutherfordton; Larry Conner (Tammy) of Lake Lure and a daughter, Tracy Murray (Scott) of Rutherfordton; brother, Jimmy Conner (Karen) of Forest City; two special brothers-in-law, Roger Lovelace of Forest City and David Lovelace of Rutherfordton. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was conducted at the Element Church.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to The Element Church, Hope House/Coffee Project, 1071 S. Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.