John
Glendel Conner, 71 of Elliston, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. He
is preceded in death by his parents, James Daniel & Gladys Burnett Conner.
John
had a B.S. in Biology from Lynchburg College and a Master’s Degree in Science
Education from the University of Virginia. He taught the Earth & Physical
Science classes for over 33 years for Roanoke County Schools at Northside. Throughout his teaching career he attended
and made presentations at science conferences, workshops, and NSF institutes.
After retirement, John became a “hay farmer” and supplied neighbors with hay
for their horses. In his spare time, John continued to pursue his lifelong hobbies
of gunsmithing, knife making, and leatherwork for both guns and knives. A
perfectionist at heart, he created beautiful pieces. He also had a love for the
outdoors. He was a Ham Radio Operator with the call sign of KI4MGB, member of
the Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club, and a Farm Bureau member.
He is
survived by his wife of 23 years, Donna Ann Conner; son, Craig Conner; daughter
& son-in-law, Kelly Conner & Jim Nist; grandchildren, Annalee Nist,
Floyd Nist; brother & sisters-in-law, Garland & Ruth Conner; aunt,
Helen Hylton; nieces, Carolyn Conner, Melinda & Lonnie Lemons; nephews,
David & Jamie Conner, Kyle Berry; great-nephews, Jonathan Lemons, Michael
Lemons; cousin, Dianne & Danny Hamm; and sisters-in-law &
brothers-in-law, Dean & Sharon Berry, Diana Berry & Steve Marshall.