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Ralph Conn Obituary

ROCK HILL, S,C. - Ralph "Chip" Darwin Conn Jr., 57, passed away March 8, 2018, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Chip was born Feb. 28, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Ralph and Frances Conn.

He was also preceded in death by wife, Shirley Conn.

Chip was a member of the 1978 Watauga High Pioneers 3A State Championship Football team, a game her scored three touchdowns in. Chip was a life long Notre Dame fan.

Chip was survived by his special friend, Belinda Herring, step-mother Fran Conn, son Trey Conn and wife Trisha, daughter Morgan Conn, sister Teresa Wells and husband Jim, brother Ande Conn, brother Kevin Conn and wife Brenda, 14 grandchildren and 5 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 15 at 2 p.m. in the Lakewood Baptist Church at 3520 Mt. Gallant Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732. Memorials may be sent to Lakewood Baptist Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Mar. 14, 2018.

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Luke conn

August 16, 2025

He was my papaw

Mark Koenig

March 27, 2018

I am sorry to hear of Chips passing. I was a team mate of his when we played for the falcons. He was kind enough to take me under his wing being the new kid on the block. I will always remember. GOD Bless

Dena Davis

March 15, 2018

Always hold a special place

Randie Ghent

March 14, 2018

You will always be remember as having a good heart and infectious smile.

Stephanie Hollins

March 14, 2018

You will forever be missed. We love you!

March 14, 2018

I love you favorite father-in-law! You will be missed dearly.

Kevin Conn

March 13, 2018

Chip you will always be my big brother!!! I love you!

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