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Samuel Conner Obituary

Samuel F. Conner, 88, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008. An Army veteran of World War II, he served with the First Infantry Division during nine campaigns. He was a member of First Church of the Brethren and retired from Brammer Safety Supply. Sam was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed golf at the Botetourt Country Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lynn Conner. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Mary Frances Forbes Conner; son, Robert Forbes Conner and fiancée, Kay Adkins, of Roanoke; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the entire staff on S-1 at Friendship Health Care Center and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for the exceptional care provided for Mr. Conner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24017 or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at First Church of the Brethren by Pastor Dava Hensley. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2008.

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John Conner

October 15, 2021

Sam was my Great Uncle. I remember his and Mary's visits to California and having dinner with them at my parents house. He was really nice and had that Conner smile. Both my Dad, Fred and Uncle Jimmy as well as cousin Louise have since gone to be with him as well. I know there is something beyond this life and they are all there waiting for us.

John, Lisa & Indigo Conner

October 29, 2008

Sam will be dearly missed. I will always remember the trip out to San Jose to visit our family. His smile and his humor lit up the room.
Love and comfort Mary Frances,

Welvie Lynn Bowling

October 23, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

JOE & BONNIE LUCAS

October 23, 2008

MARY FRANCES, BOB AND FAMILY.
MANY FOND MEMORIES OF SAM AND HIS HUMOR ALONG WITH HIS CONTAGIOUS SMILE. MAY YOU FIND CONFORT FROM OUR LORD DURING THIS LOSS.

Jacob, Kristin(Grim), Meghan, Cheyenne and Dakotah Hawkins

October 22, 2008

Mary Frances we are sorry to hear about your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sam will be dearly missed.

Rosemary (Harris) and David Finch

October 21, 2008

Mary Frances,
We are thinking of you and your family as you grieve the loss of Sam.

He taught Sunday School at First Church when I was in the junior high department in the 50's. He always made Sunday School fun yet interesting as well.

May good memories help as you deal with your grief.

Don & Dawn Wilhelm

October 21, 2008

We will always remember Sam with the most happiest of thoughts. He always had a smile on his face that was contagious. We loved him dearly and will miss his presence. May God bless you Mary Frances, Pike, Kay and family.

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