Jack Conley

Jack Conley VIRGINIA BEACH - Elmer Jackson "Jack" Conley, 71, passed away July 29, 2009, at Sentara Virginia Beach General. He was in the hospital for a week, after having surgery to repair a pinched nerve in his neck/spine. Jack fought a courageous battle when he developed complications that finally took his life. He was the proud owner of his own business, Conley Restoration. He enjoyed playing golf and horse racing and currently owned five racehorses that are stabled in Ohio. He placed his last bets on Tuesday, one to win and one to place. Jack was a "man's" man. Those who knew and loved him knew his grizzly bear stature concealed the heart of a teddy bear. His generosity and heart of gold as well as his love for family and friends will be forever missed but yet never forgotten. Left to cherish his memory are his dedicated and loving wife, Brenda Wright Conley; two sons, Mike Conley and Warren Conley, both of Marion, Ohio; two daughters, Jackie Creviston and husband Dave, Carolyn Conley and husband Swain Eller; five grandchildren: Leah, Lynde, Davey, Kain, and Nathan; two great-grandchildren, Jaedyn and Memphis; three brothers, Bennie, Warnie, and Chuck Conley; two sisters, Mae Brown and Judi Wirth; and sister-in-law, Debbie Grymes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Flossie Conley, and two brothers, Mitchell and Ervin Conley. Our hearts ache for a life gone too soon. We will miss your smile. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 31, in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com.