Harry Morris Connor Jr.

Harry Morris Connor, Jr, 95, quietly passed away at his home in Virginia Beach. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harry Sr. and Ruby Waggoner Connor. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty; daughter, Linda Connor Bernal, and siblings, Melvin Connor, Deloris Davis, and Mary Jane Steel. Harry proudly served his country in the United States Navy until his retirement as a Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). Harry was raised in Perry Hall, Maryland, just outside of Baltimore, the oldest of 4 children. He truly cared for people and was a devoted husband and dad. In his early years, he played baseball and was an avid sports fan. The Baltimore Colts and Orioles were his teams. He enlisted in the US Navy at the young age of 17 and served for 27 years. He worked for Mutual Federal Savings and Loan as a VP General Manager for 11 years. In addition to his great love for his wife was music. He played the guitar, banjo, and mandolin and loved Bluegrass/Classic Country music. He also was an avid bowler where he and Betty bowled for 45 years. He enjoyed fishing, golf, reading and playing cards with his friends. After retirement, he and Betty spent their time traveling. He served as an Usher for the Little Creek Amphibious Base Chapel. He never met a stranger and was the sweetest person who always had a smile. He loved God, our country, and his family and will forever be missed.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Janet Connor White, grandchildren, Allison Bernal Leach (Geoff), Nedra Johnson Fleming (Charles), Jeremy Connor White (Paula), Michelle Leigh White, and Benjamin William White; great grandchildren, Gwendolyn Leach, Carlos Fleming, and Rocco Fleming; and a host of other family and friends.

A service to celebrate Harry's life will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. He will be privately laid to rest beside his wife Betty in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Please visit his webpage at www.woodlawnnorfolk.com to leave a note of condolence to his family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wounded Warrior Project, https:support.woundedwarrior-project.org in tribute to Harry M. Connor, Jr.