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Amos Connor Obituary

NEW BERN | Mr. Amos Wade Connor, III, 77, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015. A lifelong resident of Craven County, Amos was the last surviving child of Bessie Hardison Connor and Amos W. Connor, Jr.. Besides his siblings, Dora Boyd, Ernest, and Thomas Connor, Amos was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Alan Grushinski. Amos earned the rank of Major before retiring from the New Bern Police Department after an honorable 31 year career. The lives he has touched and helped are immeasurable. He was a faithful member of the Croatan Presbyterian Church, a pillar to the Croatan Community, and a die-hard Tar Heel fan.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27 at Croatan Presbyterian Church with Rev. Richard Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at the Croatan Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM, Monday, January 26, 2015 at Pollock~Best Funeral Home, and other times at the family home. Those wishing to offer words of hope and condolences may visit www.pollockbest.com. Memorials, in memory of Amos, may be made to Croatan Presbyterian Church, 6375 US Hwy 70 E. New Bern, NC 28562.
Amos is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra Gaskins Connor; children, Judy C. Zocco, and husband Pete, of New Bern, NC; Laura C. Malina, and husband Ronnie, of Victoria, TX; and Amos W. Connor, IV, and wife Lisa, of New Bern, NC. Amos also leaves behind his five grandchildren, Ronnie, Jr. (Shelly), Anna, Shelly (Philip), Melissa, Amos V; and his seven great grandchildren, Sam, Ronnie, III, Claudia, Cole William, Connor, Adyson, and Wyatt. He was also like a father to his many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.
Pollock~Best Funerals & Cremations is entrusted with the Connor Family.

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Published by Sun Journal on Jan. 26, 2015.

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John McAlexander

February 2, 2015

Amos was a real gentleman and a dedicated Police Officer. There were few like Amos he would always go out f his way to help people and always treated everyone even and fairly. I learned a lot from him and was honored to have worked with him.

January 30, 2015

Only meet Major Connor but knew of him through his son at PCS Phosphate, so sorry for your loss, he was a good man.

January 27, 2015

My heart goes out to the family for their loss of Amos. He was such large part of my "growing-up years" and always a positive influence, a real blessing.

Lisa Johnson Peck

January 27, 2015

Praying for you all!! I am so terribly sorry. My heart is sad for your loss. He is having quite a reunion with Jesus and all of the siblings though. God is always Good!

January 26, 2015

Our love and prayers are with you. Jerry and Velma Boswell

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