Mr. AV Conner of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Metcalfe County Health Care Center in Edmonton, Kentucky, having attained the age of 79 years, 1 month, and 18 days. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on Saturday, April 14, 1945, the son of Ewell B. & Rosa Ellen (Tallent) Conner. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of Bright Idea Baptist Church, a farmer, oil developer, and a staunch Republican. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Keith Conner, Kenneth Conner, and Jean Stearns.
He is survived by his children, Laura Smedley of Monticello, Kentucky, Bryan Conner, Arica Collins, both of Albany, Kentucky, Jennifer (& Brent) Riley of Louisville, Kentucky, and Leslie (& Elton) Caffee of Edmonton, Kentucky, siblings, Gay Davis and Ewell “Bear” Conner, both of Albany, Kentucky, grandchildren, Shannon Lee Portman, Valissa Gay Dobbs, Skylar Muse, Chris Mason-Muse, Devan Riley, Aiden Boles, LeeElla Boles, Layla Caffee, C.J. Caffee, and Autumn Warren, several great-grandchildren, and many other relatives, and friends.
The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. in the chapel of the Bright Idea Baptist Church in Albany, Kentucky with Bro. Harvey Dicken officiating. Burial was in Keith Conner Family Cemetery in Fairland, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were Kenny Sells, Daniel Chilton, Mike Conner, Chris Conner, Jeff Conner, Scott Stearns, Shannon Portman, and Derek Gee. Honorary Casket Bearers were Gene Hunter, and Toby Conner.
Campbell-New Funeral Home in Albany was honored to be in charge of the arrangements. Online Condolences at www.campbell-new.com.
