Gary Eaton Conner's Obituary
Gary Eaton Conner, age 73, of Fayetteville passed away Friday December 25, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was born August 22, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee the son of M. O’Dell and Della Mae Smith Conner. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1969 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He had a long career in Fayetteville as a paramedic at Central EMS and later at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, eventually retiring as a detective
He is survived by his brother M. O’Dell Conner, Jr.; a niece Kathy Conner; a nephew Mike Conner; cousin Karen Edwards of Friendsville, Tennessee and a host of friends in Northwest Arkansas and Gulf Shores, Alabama.
He was truly loved by many and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A live stream will be available at https://my.gather.app/remember/gary-conner
In lieu of flowers please send any donations to the Children’s Safety Center of Washington County. 614 Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 872-6183
To leave an online condolence please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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