Conner, Earl David age 72 of Knoxville, left this life to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the NRA. Proceeded in death by his parents Arthur and Mary Conner, brothers Ed, Arthur and A.C. Conner, sisters Geneva Ogle and Gladys Conner. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Carolyn Conner, daughters Kimberley (Patrick) Sowders, Terri (Joe) Greene and Angela Stephens, son Brian Conner, 7 grandchildren, sisters Barbara Maples, Ruth Ogle, Mildred Johnson and Lorraine Conner, and a host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in the Lynnhurst Cemetery at 2:45pm for a 3pm interment service with Rev. Mike Patty officiating, Military Honors by Tennessee Army National Guard. Friends may leave their condolences at www.lynnhurstchapel.com.