Dr. S. Kent Conner

1920 - 2015

Conner, Dr. S. Kent
Dr. S. Kent Conner was born on January 8, 1920 in Lincoln County, West Virginia during a snow storm. The youngest of six children, he graduated from Duval High School in May of 1936. After studying pre-med at West Virginia University, Kent received his MD from the University of Louisville Medical School in February of 1943. Poor health due to rheumatoid arthritis brought him to Phoenix, Arizona. Upon completion of his internship at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dr. Conner began a preceptorship at the Grunow Clinic. During the 45 years that followed, Dr. Conner was a much sought after and highly regarded internal medicine physician, especially for his knowledge of rheumatology. At the time of his retirement, Dr. Conner, along with fellow doctors Selby Mills, Tom Edwards and John Westfall, had the longest running practice in Phoenix. Kent is predeceased by his wife Helen and daughter Addie. He is survived by sons W. Kent (Jenny) Conner and Devin (Gail) Randolph, 3 grandsons, 4 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews including special niece, Buzz's wife. The family would like to thank the extraordinary people at Magda's Family Home Care (Dita, George, Simona and Zam), for the love and care given to Dr. Conner in his final days. They are truly a blessing. Services will be held Friday, September 11, 2015 at 11am at A. L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix. Visitation will be the evening prior from 5pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Shriner's Children's Hospital in Kent's name. Please send tributes and condolences to www.ALMoore-Grimshaw.com.