John Conn Obituary
John Patrick Conn, age 75, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Ocean Springs.
John was born on April 9, 1950, in McComb, MS, to John S. and Elizabeth T. Conn. He graduated from Gibson High School and Mississippi State University. John was an avid cyclist, ham radio operator, guitarist, voice actor, sports car enthusiast, and National Park Service volunteer. He attended Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Biloxi.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Ruthie Kimmel Conn; sister, Eileen C. (Ray) Knecht; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of John Patrick Conn.
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