William Alvin Fletcher Conner, Jr. (Bill) Obituary (1928 - 2007)

Born Mar 21, 1928, William Alvin Fletcher Conner, Jr. (Bill) attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William Alvin Fletcher Conner, Jr. (bill).

Graduation Year	Class of 1950
Date of Birth	Mar 21, 1928
Date of Passing	Mar 21, 2007
About	William Alvin Fletcher Conner, Jr. (Bill), of Raleigh, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007. He lived to be 79. Bill was born March 21, 1928 in Roanoke County, Virginia, the fourth child to William A.F. Conner and Ida Stanley. Bill was a graduate of William Byrd High School, where he was a star athlete participating in baseball, track and football. He continued his education at Duke University, graduating in 1955. While attending Duke on a football scholarship, he was a member of the 1954 Orange Bowl team. After graduation, Bill and Regina made their home in Raleigh. Upon settling, he started the Bill Conner Insurance Agency, specializing in life, health and group insurance. Bill held a keen interest in the community by being a charter member of North Hills Club, as an avid tennis player. He was a member of the Optimist Club, the Sports Club and the Lions Club. He also served as devoted coach to the Pepsi sponsored Little League football team for many years. After retirement, he developed many hobbies in the arts, showing his talent for carving, painting and drawing. Bill also continued his enthusiasm for sports by playing golf and supporting his grandchildren's activities. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William A.F. Conner and Ida Stanley; brothers, Alvin and Bobby; and sister, Pauline Main. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, and wife of 57 years, Regina; daughter, Andrea and husband Tony Page, their daughter, Amanda and her husband Reid Halva; daughter, Melanie Conner Campbell and husband Dan Campbell and his children Daniel and Eryn; daughter, K-Dee and husband Chris Leith, their children Caitlin and Conner. Bill is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Annie Thacker, "Tennie" Funk and Galen Conner of Roanoke. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, Six Forks Road officiated by Dr. G. Jeffery Roberts. A visitation for friends and family will be held one hour before the service at the Church. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the staff of Wake EMS Three, Wake Med 6th Floor staff, the Wake Med Critical Care staff and Dr. Jeff Roberts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27609.