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Walter Conner Obituary
Walt loved sports and was a fine athlete. At Wake Forest University he played Freshman Basketball and four years on the tennis team. He officiated High School Basketball for over 30 years, was a former N.C. Certified Tennis Tournament Director, and coached JV Girls, Varsity Boys and JV Boys Tennis Teams at Rocky Mount Academy. He enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels with his friend Jack, his Tuesday Night Group, the Y, beating Faye at Scrabble and especially being "Granddaddy". Walt retired from Abbott Laboratories.
He is survived by his wife, Faye; son, Clark Conner; Jay Daugherty and wife Cyndi; grandchildren, Randy Conner, Jessica Daugherty, and Meagan Conner Daugherty; his sister, Mary Agnes Swanson and her husband Glenn; his cat "Deacon" and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joyce Clark.
A memorial service will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11 am with Dr. Jody Wright and Rev. Albie Brice officiating. Visitation will be held at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to Lakeside Baptist Church Music Fund.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funerals & Cremations, 661 English Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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Michael Filliettaz
February 5, 2023
God Bless you, Walt from your old tennis foe,
Blake Tedder
February 14, 2012
One of my favorite people in this world. Oh I'm so sad today...just finding out. Favorite substitute teacher of all time. Best tennis coach too. Such a kind heart! I think about him often, and will surely continue to do so. He made a big impact on my life.
Meggy Kerpens
February 13, 2012
Walt will be missed because of his nature; warm, caring, loving person. Faye and family, I wish you strenght until you meet with him again. I am glad to have met you so many years ago under the sun.
Meggy Kerpens & kids from Aruba.
Teri Wray
February 12, 2012
My sympathies to you and your family, I know Walt will be missed tremendously. What a blessing to have found such true love and had one another to share so much of life with. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Mike Filliettaz
February 12, 2012
I knew Walt since I was an undergraduate at NCWC and that is over 35 plus years ago. Played many a tennis game aganist him and he was tremendous competitor. He was a very good man and was respected by all of us that played tennis with him. I will miss him and his story telling. God's speed, Walt.
February 11, 2012
We were so glad we were able to get to know Walt a little bit over the last year by joining the Lunch Bunch a couple of Sundays. We are praying for you.
Ann Suber and Family
February 11, 2012
Sorry to hear of Walter's passing.
Ruth Brown Boyer
Concord, N.C.
February 11, 2012
Walt was a man among men. He was kind, gentle and loving. It is with great sadness that I pray for you and the family. So much time has passed, so many memories....but the best is the happiness Walt experiences after that first date......
Ron Fly
February 11, 2012
Faye
My thought and prayers are with you and the familey. Have lots of good memories of Walt as we went up & down the road calling games together, may he rest in peace
Jackie Tyndall
February 11, 2012
Will miss my brother-in-law. Walt was such a nice person, had a of love and compassion. Very loving to children and always made me feel so loved. He was such a good husband to my sister and so good to Jessica and Megan and always had an interest in what Jordan was doing. Love you but I still don't want to be a candy stripper, sorry.
Love,
Jackie
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