William McKinley Conner
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William Conner Obituary
William McKinley Conner, 78 of Bowling Green passed peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
The Beech Grove, Indiana native was a son of the late William McKinley Conner, Sr. and Tina Louise Mann Conner. He is preceded in death by his step mother, Wilma Conner and a sister, Robin Miller. He was a forklift operator for Magna and a member of Hillvue Heights Church. He loved building things for his family and friends, bowling, Harley’s, darts and pool.
His survivors include his daughter, Kim Hoover; son, William Bryan Conner; grandchildren, Misti Pearson, Patience Hoover, Alyssa Conner and Mason Conner; great grandchildren, Kollyn Pearson, Kensley Harris, Karson Sells and Cooper Vandanish; one brother, Chris Conner; two sisters, Judy Churchwell and Janie Risley; several step children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday.
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