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Russell Conner Obituary
Russ retired from Weyerhaeuser several years ago and was most recently the Minister at Maysville United Methodist Church. He was on the Board of Directors at Phoenix House which he helped to establish in New Bern many years ago. He was being treated for cancer at Duke University Hospital until he was moved to New Bern on Tuesday.
Russ is survived by his son, Michael Conner and wife Stephanie, of Morehead City; brother, C. David Conner and wife Donna of Sterling, Va.; and his sister, Faye C. Lindsay and husband Bill, of Raleigh.
The family will receive friends 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Pollock-Best Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Riverdale UMC with Rev. Mike Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow at the Conner Family Cemetery in Riverdale.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Cancer Society 1021-B Red Banks Rd., Greenville. NC 27835, or www.cancer.org. Those wishing to offer condolences may visit www.pollockbest.com.
Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations is assisting the Conner Family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Russell Conner
Vickie whitford
February 14, 2011
Mike
Your dad was a good man. I enjoyed more than a few laughs with him while working at Weyerhaeuser. God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. May your hearts find Peace.
John - Mary Lamb
February 11, 2011
John worked at Weyerhaeuser and Russ was his Supervisor, never once did he come home and say one thing bad about Russ. It was always, Russ helped me today and on and on.l..His Christian spirit was showing in his care for his employees...None of are perfect, but Russ, came close.. The times I was fortunate to attend parties, Russ was always friendly and nice to everyone there. God be with his family and comfort them in their loss. God Bless, John and Mary Lamb
Angie Hamlet
February 6, 2011
I met Rusty when we moved to Riverdale from Brooklyn in 1960. He was my brother Rocky's best friend. I have many fond memories of those days and of the Connor family. He was a very sweet and caring person. My prayers are with all of you. With Love and Sympathy
Jeannie Mallard
February 6, 2011
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss. May you find peace in the Lord and in the memories of your love one.
patricia Foye
February 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family Rusty was a good man. he will be missed by many. (Patricia Foye)
February 6, 2011
Russ will be greatly missed. He helped a lot of people in many different ways. He was a good friend to me. He helped me when he was a member of the board of directors of the Council on Aging. He also put a lot of time and effort in the Phoenix House which was dear to his heart. My prayers are with the family. Lucille Stewart, New Bern, N.C.
Dan Ryan
February 6, 2011
Russ made a difference in so many lives. Russ played a vital role in making so many good things happen in our community. He will be missed by many, and many are thankful to have been able to call Russ a friend.
Owen Dunn
February 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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