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James Connor Obituary
CHINA GROVE - James Elijah Connor, 87, of Neelytown Rd., China Grove, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at The Brian Center of Salisbury.
Born Nov. 13, 1924 in Rowan Co. he was the son of the late John James Connor and Susan Abernathy Connor.
He was educated in the public schools of Rowan Co. and a veteran of WWII having served with the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific Theater. He retired from Fieldcrest-Cannon as a shift supervisor after 39 years of service. Mr. Connor was a member of Rose of Sharon Holiness Church where he served as Chairman of the Trustee Board, Deacon Board, Past Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent, and past chairman of the building fund committee; he was a 32nd degree Mason, Past Master of Eureka Lodge #45 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemason; a member of J.C. Price American Legion Post #107 and served for six years on the advisory council of China Grove Middle School.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret Ramseur Connor on June 10, 2010.
He is survived by his sons, Alfred (Patricia) James Connor, China Grove; Bobby (Helen) Connor, Kannapolis; Gary Connor and Rickey Connor, both of the home; sister Josephine Redd, Salisbury; two special nephews, Samson Towens, Greensboro and Paul Johnson, N.J.; special niece Earnestine Redd, Salisbury; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Visitation and Services: Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel, Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. Service will follow at 12 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Lewis Walker officiating.
Burial will be at the National Cemetery on Statesville Blvd.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. will be serving the family and online condolences may be sent to nobleandkelsey.com
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Paul & Evelyn Knox
March 30, 2012
To Bobby & the entire Conner family,we didn't know about your fathers passing.until reading the obits. We just want to express our condolences to you & your family.We pray God's continued blessings upon you & your family
March 29, 2012
To Bobby Connor & Family; I am sorry to hear of your loss. Let the loving arms of the Lord surround you and comfort you in this hour. Paulette Caldwell
Treeva Jordab
March 28, 2012
To Gary, Jimmy, Ricky & the rest of the family: Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all @ this time. May God comfort & keep you all & may your father Rest in Paradise! Cordially from the family of Henry & Betty Jordan
Terry Smith
March 27, 2012
Gary & Family: I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God's comforting spirit with embrace and sustain you during this period.
March 27, 2012
To Jimmy and family I am sorry for the loss of your father. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sandra Brown
Ida Finger
March 26, 2012
To the Connor's Family;
I was blessed to have known your father, he always welcomed me to Rose of Sharon with open arms. I knew immediately that he was a good man, so let the work he has done speak for him. I pray that above all God will give you peace beyound all uderstanding. Much Love.....
Larry Jones
March 26, 2012
To Alfred, Bobby, Gary, Rickey & all the Connor Family,
You can always tell a great tree by the fruit it bears, I know the fruit so therefore I know the tree. We send our prayers and love to the entire Connor Family. Know that you all were truly blessed to have had Mr. James in your life, Also know that the Comforter ( Jesus ) will be with you all to help you through this time. God bless you all.
With Love,
Mr & Mrs Larry Jones & Family
Dawn Holcomb
March 26, 2012
Bobby, Greg and I are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
The Cowan Cousins
March 25, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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