George A. Conner, 87, went to his final resting place on August 29th at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. He went peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer and dementia. George was born on September 2, 1936 to Charles A. Conner and Hulda M. (Gripp) Conner.
He married Judith K. Conner (Settles), August 17, 1974. They had their 50th wedding anniversary this year. He was a U.S. Army veteran from August 1954 - June 1957. He worked as a supervisor at Rock Island Arsenal, weapons command, retiring on April 3, 1993. He loved spending time with his family. He was active in bowling and golf up until his declining health. He was inducted into the Greater Davenport Bowling Hall of Fame March 20, 2010. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, sons Dave Conner (Shelly) and Ryan Conner both of Davenport, daughter Geri Conner of Sacramento, CA, grandsons, Holden and Camden Conner, Michael Roehlk, granddaughters, Savanah and Faith Conner, McKenzie and Morgan Silvan, great granddaughter, Kehlani Evelyn, great grandson Preston, coming in February 2025. Sister, Susan Lage, Rock Island, and brother Robert (Becky) Conner, Kewanee, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Coleen Lantau, Jean Lange, Permilla (Pete) Graff, Fran McDonald, Judy A. Conner, Linda Conner, Brothers, Charles R. Conner, Gerald W. Conner, and grandson Chase Michael Conner.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday September 5, 2024 at Weerts Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Heritage Church located at 4801 44th St, Rock Island, IL. Burial will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Heritage Church, R.I. Missions Fund, St. Jude’s or to the family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House for their compassionate care.
