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Karl Conway Obituary
Conway
August 1, 1948-
June 27, 2012
Columbus, Georgia- SGM (Ret) Karl H. Conway, age 63, resident of Columbus, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Columbus Regional Medical Center. Graveside services are scheduled at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 11 a.m. with Father Frank Patterson officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, July 2, 2012 from 5-7 p.m.
Mr. Conway, son of the late Robert John Conway and Klara Christel Conway, was born August 1, 1948 in Frauenaurach, Germany. He was Catholic by faith and retired from the U.S. Army where he served his country honorably for over 26 years. During his distinguished military career, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (w/3 OLC); Army Commendation Medal (w/one OLC); the Army Achievement Medal; and Vietnam Service Medal. SGM Conway served two tours in Vietnam, two tours in Germany, and one tour in Korea. After retiring from the military, he worked for a private contractor at Fort Benning and then began a new career with the U.S. Postal Service and retired with many years of faithful service.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. SGM Conway is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Conway of Columbus; two daughters, Ann Marie Binion of Hattiesburg, MS and Regina A. Conway of Austin, TX; two sisters, Victoria DeMatos of South Plainfield, NJ and Heidi Conway, also of South Plainfield, NJ; three brothers, Robert Conway, James Conway, and Mark Conway, all of Union, NJ; three grandsons, Ryan Binion, Michael Binion, and Alex Binion; other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society at www.acscan.org.
Condolences may offered at www.shcolumbus.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Annette
June 26, 2023
what beautiful memories!!! Rest in peace...my friend
The Webb family.
Viktoria De Matos
July 2, 2012
For my brother Karl, I'm so glad I got to see you and talk with you. I'll never forget your hearty laugh and playing William Tell. To Linda and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Vicky and Julio
Cyril, Annette & William Washington, Sr.
July 1, 2012
Our hearts are heavy at this time of loss. Karl's smile, laughter and friendship will be greatly missed. Linda and family may you find comfort in your many memories, laughter in your hearts and most of all even in a loss such as this remember the greatest thing of all LOVE IS NEVER ENDING.
heidi conway
July 1, 2012
for my brother karl
no matter where i'm at you will alway's
be in my thought's my prayer's and my
heart. you'r sister Heidi & BILL
Fred Prieto
July 1, 2012
You will be greatly missed my good friend and comrade. I will never forget your kind smile and friendly handshake.
Annette Webb
July 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim Holtzen
July 1, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Annette Webb
July 1, 2012
True friend, father and husband you will be missed.
RAMON YEPEZ
July 1, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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