Charles Arthur Conner

Charles Arthur Conner, 86, of Hayesville, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Charles was born in Delaware County, Ind. to the late Charles and Bertha Huxhold Conner. Before moving to Hayesville in 1985, Charles had lived in Muncie, Ind. He had worked at General Motors for more than 30 years and had been an amateur radio operator since 1962. He loved music, dancing and camping. He also enjoyed model railroading, enjoyed retirement and was a volunteer at Truett Camp. Charles was the head deacon at Shady Grove Baptist Church; a Sunday School teacher that worked tirelessly for church and greeted everyone on Sunday mornings. Charles was a United States Army veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Allene Smith Conner; infant siblings, Theresa and John Conner; and brothers, Glenn, Ronald and Leslie Conner.

He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Melody Conner, of Mebane, N.C.; a brother Marvin L. Conner, of Lakeland, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews he loved dearly.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20 at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville.  Rev. Richard Roberson and Rev. David Feathers officiated. Burial was at Scroggins Cemetery in Jamestown, Tenn. with military graveside rites. Pallbearers were Jeff Penland, Don Nevelle, Robert Mull, Steve Horton, Steve Little and Ray Dyson.

The family received friends from 10-11 on Wednesday, April 20 prior to the service.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home: www.townson-rose.com was in charge of all arrangements.