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Kenneth Connor Obituary
DENVER -- Mr. Connor, 76, of 2515 Les Lane, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He was born in Alta Vista, Virginia, son of the late Allen and Lucy Rhyne Connor. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Kenneth Wells Connor Jr. and Phillip Keith Connor, and 1 brother, William Connor. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from the North Carolina Air National Guard after 36 years of service. He was an aircraft mechanic. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, the Hornet's Nest Antique Auto Club, and the Carolina Historical Aviation Museum.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sue Carpenter Connor; 1 daughter, Cheryl Connor of Charlotte; 1 son, Gerry Connor of Mooresville; 3 grandchildren, Dawn C. Davenport of Charlotte, Justin and Cayce Connor, both of Denver; 2 sisters, Katy Holingsworth of Cornelius and Sue Jane Hoffman of Lincolnton; and 3 brothers, Benjamin Connor of Hendersonville, Harry Connor of Greensboro, and Allen Connor of Hickory.
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Connor will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Janice Combs officiating.
Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 378 N. Pilot Knob Road, Denver 28037 or to the Carolina Historical Aviation Museum, 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte 28208.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family of Mr. Connor.Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.com
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Michael Connor
April 11, 2008
Aunt Sue,
I am at a loss for words. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and hope that the good Lord will comfort you in the days ahead. My remembrance is of a fine man, who supported me when I was away from home for the first time. I was training in Georgia, and was having a hard time coping with military life when Ken offered to let me come up and visit when I could. I remember being welcomed with open arms, and it was a home away from home. I will miss Uncle Ken dearly.
CMSgt Mike Annas
April 10, 2008
Sue,
On behalf of the Aircraft Loadmaster Section, please accept our deepest condolences. Ken was a fantastic mechanic, a superb mentor, a great friend and a true patriot. He was also one of my heros. His efforts and the example he setforth to his crew chiefs has allow a great many of us flyers to return home to our famlies safe and sound. I will miss his warm smile and friendly handshake and I will remember him most when I see the C-130's fly and when I vist the museum where he spent so many of his days restoring his great love..airplanes. God Bless you all in your time of sorrow. I think the following verse describes Ken the way I most remember him and his time at the Air Guard.
Isaiah 6:8
Steve Hoffman
April 7, 2008
Sue,Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I cherish my childhood memories of the days when our families would get together and all of us kids playing around and watching the Wizard of Oz. Those are some of my favorites. I'm so very happy that I was fortunate enough to create more memories and get to know You and Ken and for you to see and know my family. You both are a great insperation to us. We Love You.
Max and Anita Branyon
April 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
We wish we could have had the privilege of meeting Kenneth. We were parked 2 spaces in 604 from where he would have been parked in 600 at AACA Spring Meet show field.
Frank & Sharyn Darden
April 6, 2008
Dear Sue,
Frank and I are saddened to hear about Ken. He truely was a great friend that we looked forward to meeting on his long walks in the neighborhood and talking. He will be greatly missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Phillip Keith Price
April 6, 2008
Dear Sue and family, Our sad time will only be ended by the memories that will last forever, I know. But, this does not seem to be possible with our deep loss, just now. When time in the prevenient grace of Our Lord brings us back to the significance of Ken, we will revel in the joy of one who was such an extraordinary person and true christian who would be a friend to all. Though your grief exceeds all understanding, I have also lost one who was the closest to being my own brother, as my lifetime would prove. Our good times, along with my attempts to emulate his character and values, are vivid directions that I benefit from, every day. I am sure that he would now remind us all, that our faith must, once again and particularly now, exceed our circumstances. Love to you all Keith Price
Scott Connor
April 5, 2008
I am saddened that we have lost uncle Ken. But heaven has received a very talented mechanic and he has an endless field of warbirds and classic cars to work on. I'm grateful that I had the chance to talk with Ken, at my last visit, about some of his memories of some of those great old planes he worked on. Uncle Ken was honest, forthright and strong. He possessed a wonderful dry wit. He comes from a family with a rich history and solid Christian foundation. Aunt Sue, may the Lord comfort you in this time of loss.
Love,
Scott, Lily, Benjamin and Evan Connor
Annette Revens
April 5, 2008
Our family has truly been blessed by just knowing the Connor family. Ken will be missed.
Love Chuck & Annette Revens
Janice Springs
April 4, 2008
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Ken was such a special person and we will miss seeing his smiling face. We love you all.
David, Janice, Zach and Hannah Springs
Ed Culpepper
April 4, 2008
We are saddened by Ken's passing. He inspired so many to volunteer @ the Carolinas Aviation Museum. I was fortunate to have Ken as a friend.
Our prayers and best wishes to Sue and family.
Joyce and Ed Culpepper
Greg connor
April 4, 2008
A life filled with family-and all that brings-no matter the ups and downs, Ken faced it. Humour and intelligence- work ethic, incredible mechanical skill, unbounded energy and leadership-the Lord has indeed welcomed home a fine example of his creation in Ken. How do you replace him-you don't. Sue, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, and in the days and years to come, we are here to draw close as a family, until we too are welcomed home.
God Bless-
Love, Greg and Hilda.
Jerry Cochrane
April 4, 2008
It was a pleasure and blessing to serve with Ken so many years in the ANG. Heaven has now received a very fine man.
Jay & Lynda Boles
April 4, 2008
It was a pleasure to serve with you in the NCANG all those years. May the Lord be with you and yor family.
Michele Shanklin
April 4, 2008
We are so sad to hear of Ken's passing. He was such a kind person and a delight to see at church. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mark, Michele, Brett & Ryan Shanklin
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