William Julian Conner

William Julian Conner

William Julian "Bill" Conner, 98, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was the husband of the late Estelle Stevens "Stevie" Conner.

Born in Halifax County, Virginia, on August 9, 1927, he was a son of the late Herman Vaughan Conner and Lillian Anderson Conner. He was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter, Alicia Haenni.

He is survived by his children, William J. "Bill" Conner, Jr., and his wife, Peggy; Page C. Ferrara and her husband, David Colman; David Conner and his wife, Mary; six grandchildren, Casey (Ashley) Ferrara, Bryce (Leah) Ferrara, Lauren (Jack) Aldridge, Will Conner (fiancé, Dani Burgess), Caroline Conner, Emily (Stephen) Sink; seven great-grandchildren, Boone, Boden, Kayden, Wells, Kinsley, and twins due in October.

Bill is also survived by two brothers, Roy (Betty Lou) Conner, Micky (Martha) Conner, and a sister, Grace (Eddie) Young.

Bill was a charter member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, where he was very active over the years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in World War II.

In 1950, he started working at Cooperative Building & Loan Bank, where he worked for almost 40 years and retired as President and CEO. Bill was actively involved in his community, where he served as treasurer with the United Way, president and board member for six years with Meals on Wheels, and served on numerous boards over the years, such as Campbell County Water Authority, Campbell County Rescue Squad, Home Builders Association, and Lions Club.

He lived a very active lifestyle, which included travel, snow skiing, golf, tennis, hiking the Peaks of Otter, Hokie sports, and especially working in his vegetable and flower gardens.

Bill lived at The Summit Assisted Living Facility for the last four years. During that time, the staff became his second family. He could always be found at bingo, participating in exercise classes, and enjoying numerous musical and devotional programs.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow. Burial will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road.

In lieu of flowers, please consider St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 21206 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg, Virginia 24502, or the charity of your choice.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405, is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com