James Adams Conover Jr.

James Adams Conover Jr.

James Conover Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2008.
CONOVER Retired United States Navy/ Naval Reserve Captain James ("Jim") Adams Conover, Jr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the age of 77, at his residence in Metairie, Louisiana. He was born in Absecon, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife Martha Caldera Conover of Metairie; daughters Arden C. Armstrong and husband Walt Armstrong, and Gail Conover all of Wayne, Pennsylvania; his stepdaughters M. Leslie Fawer and husband Jonathan Fawer, and Susan H. Gegenheimer and husband Kelly Gegenheimer, all of New Orleans, Louisiana; brother Robert L. Conover of Norwich, Connecticut; and sisters Olive Leads and husband David of Lady Lake, Florida, and Helene Barr and husband Chester of Northfield, NJ. He is also survived by six grandchildren Andrew Armstrong, Elizabeth Armstrong, Seth Fawer, Tanner Fawer, James Gegenheimer and Henry Gegenheimer. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, James Adams Conover, III and Miriam Bibus Conover. A longtime resident of the New Orleans metro area, Jim was retired from active duty in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve. He retired from Merrill Lynch, as a financial advisor after years of dedicated service. Jim was a board member of the NROTC Alumni Association, Kappa Sigma Alumni Association, Tulane University Alumni Association, and a member of the Bienville Club. Jim also held a bachelor's degree in Physics from Tulane University and a Master's degree in Geology from Louisiana State University. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2008. In lieu of flowers, and for those so desiring memorials may be made to the Tulane NROTC Alumni Association, c/o Tulane University, Naval ROTC Unit, 623 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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November 17, 2008

Linda Ellis posted to the memorial.

November 12, 2008

Fran Lenter posted to the memorial.

November 12, 2008

Leon Roberts posted to the memorial.

Linda Ellis

November 17, 2008

Dear Martha,Susan and Leslie,
Patrick called yesterday to let Inman and me know of Jim's passing..and immediately I recalled happy memories of your spending Thanksgiving with us at Linwood....I'm so glad that he had these healthy years since and we shall think of you who have been through so much these last few years and wish you years to come of peace, joy and serenity(and NO storms or losses.)
Our best to you all,
Linda and Inman Ellis

Fran Lenter

November 12, 2008

Dear Martha,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Warmly, Fran Lenter

Leon Roberts

November 12, 2008

Martha.
I was out of town when I heard about Jim. I didn't get back in town till late Monday. I will miss Jim. I also retired from ML and spent many a time with him. I was shocked to hear the news as He was at our MOWW Meeting last month and the Quarter Century dinner. If there is anything I can do to help let me know. Geary Mason @ ML has my contact numbers.

Lee

Helene Barr

November 11, 2008

So many memories of when we were growing up. I wish we could have seen each other more often. He was very special to me. I hope thing go well for you Martha. Thank you Susan for returning my call. Helene Barr

Annette Wood

November 10, 2008

Martha,
I wish I could have been there to sign this in person and give you a hug.
Much love to my dear friend.
Annette

Steve Kern

November 9, 2008

Marta, Lo sieto mucho!! Jim was so much an influence on my carreer. We were so much alike. I am so glad that I was able to see him and visit with him at the 25th Century Club on Oct 10th He sat next to me and I walked him to his car( a new car for him,Ithink a @2006 Jauguar-reminiscent of his old cars) We wer e"parlor" buddies" and compadres. I will miss him SO MUCH , as I always looked forward to seeing him each and every year at the ML function. I hope that YOU are feeking OK because Jim said that you were in the Hospital for problems I will not go into, but I hope you are doing well under the circumstances. I am in Georgia and will not be there for the services, but I will be thinking of you and the ADMIRAL in the forseeable future My sympathies for you and my longtime friend. Steve Kern

John A. Mmahat

November 9, 2008

Martha:
I am so sorry to read of Jim's passing. He was such a very nice, friendly and warm person. He was always otimistic and inspiring. I never saw him when he was down. All my old friends from the Jefferson YMBC are gone, Jim, Paul Dastugue, etc.
Barbara and I express our deepest sorrow to you and your children.

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