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Floyd Conover Obituary
Floyd Wayne Conover, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
He was born June 8, 1939, in Shelby County, the son of Owen and Boneta (Poole) Conover. On January 16, 1964, he married Nancy Arleen Cooper, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2002.
Floyd is survived by his daughters, Tammy Fannin and husband, Duane, and Deborah Adams and husband, Steven, both of Franklin; grandchildren, Robert Taddario and wife, Abigail, Megan Pittman and husband, Andrew, Nicholas Fannin and wife, Samantha, and Zachary Fannin; great-grandchildren, Macie, Katalina, Anthony, Vincent, Brooklynn, Lydia and Phineas; and companion, Donna Sue Scott.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Lloyd Conover, Kenny Conover and Donald Conover.
In 1957, Floyd graduated from Waldron High School.
Floyd was a U.S. Army veteran.
He retired from Indiana Gas, as a pipefitter on July 31, 2001, with over 30 years of service.
Floyd enjoyed trimming trees and going hunting and fishing .
Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at Noon, with Rev. Bill Horner officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Floyd’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176
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