James Donald “Don” Conner, Jr. Obituary

James Donald “Don” Conner, Jr., age 75, of Johnson City, Tennessee, handed absent on Friday, Oct 28, 2022 at the Johnson Metropolis Healthcare Middle. He was born in Duncan, Ok, a son of James Donald “J.D.” Conner and Lois Lyon Conner. He was preceded in demise by his father and his initially spouse, Ann Smith Conner.

Don was a Veteran of the United States Air Force getting served from September 28, 1966 until finally September 27, 1972. He obtained the Air Force Commendation Medal which examine, “Sergeant James D. Conner, Jr. distinguished himself by meritorious provider as a Munitions Professional, Munitions Control Sections, 412th Munitions Upkeep Squadron, from Oct 24, 1967 till Oct 1, 1968. For the duration of this interval, Sergeant Conner’s remarkable specialist skill and initiative aided immeasurable in determining and solving various difficulties encountered in the accomplishment of his duties. The energetic software of his awareness has played a considerable role in contributing to the results of the United States Air Pressure mission in Southeast Asia. The distinct accomplishment of Sergeant Conner reflected credit rating upon himself and the United States Air Force.” In the course of his time of company, he been given the next decorations and citations NDSM AFM 900-3 SAEMR SOG-464, 7Nov66 HQ LMTS VSM with 1 BSS AFM 900-3 RVCM AFM 900-3 AFCM SG-3230 Hq7thAF, 22Oct68.

Don was a member of the Church of Christ.

Right after returning dwelling from the assistance, he went to operate with his father at Conner Tile & Flooring Covering Organization. He then went on to get started his own flooring company with Gary Ross called Region Carpet. Don also labored for Harris Tarkett, as the VP of Study and Progress, then taking a situation with Mullican Flooring as Director of Item Study and Growth, as nicely as Director of Teaching. Don also served on the National Wooden Flooring Association’s Board of Administrators, contributing to the growth of the NWFA’s Set up and Sand & End Tips and the establishment of the NWFA Licensed Experts software. Immediately after retiring and shifting again to Johnson Town, he continued his profession as a marketing consultant for Mullican Flooring. He traveled all above the globe accomplishing floor installations and presenting seminars. Don earned and obtained quite a few accolades in the wood flooring marketplace and schooling all over his life and will be remembered as a specialist educator in flooring, teaching the upcoming era the trade of wood flooring.

He beloved taking part in golf and poker and was an avid NHRA Drag Racing supporter. He was an newbie racer himself and served as a crew main for a family members operate group. He owned a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente and other drag and avenue vehicles, together with a collection of Corvettes. He was also a historical past buff and beloved any sport. Don served as a Town Councilman in Rossville, Kansas, was a earlier and present member of the Johnson Town Place Club, and a earlier member of the Monday Morning Rotary Club.

He is survived by his spouse of fifteen several years, Melissa Maddox Conner his mother, Lois Conner two young children, Marie Conner, and James D. Conner, III two stepchildren, Katie Crandall-Hickson and partner Jonah, and Jordan Edens and spouse Whitney 9 grandchildren, Conner Dudrey and spouse Alysa, Karis Dudrey, Collin Dudrey, Lauren Bauer and partner Lars, Draven Conner, Mikhail Conner, Saylor Conner, Willa Crandall-Hickson, Sydney Hardoby, and Vali Edens five excellent grandchildren, Lilly Bauer, Owen Bauer, Otis Bauer, Evalyn Dudrey, and Penny Jaymes Dudrey a single brother, Ron Conner, and wife Darla one sister, Sharon Conner Smith and husband Rusty 1 aunt, Lucy Conner Ward two nieces, Erikka Stafford and spouse Skip, and Aleda Stark and husband Tom two nephews, Blake Smith and spouse Julie, and Thad Conner and spouse April and quite a few great nieces and nephews.

The loved ones will obtain close friends Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615. At 1:30 PM, a tribute will be shipped by Gary Ross. Good friends and spouse and children are invited to also share their reminiscences of Don at this services.

The relatives would like to prolong a particular thanks to all who have shown tremendous enjoy and aid.

In lieu of bouquets, memorial contributions could be despatched to Don Conner’s NWFA Schooling & Investigation Basis Legacy Scholarship, 111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 or on the net by means of this url: https://internet.nwfa.org/atlas/sorts/donation/21, for continuing schooling in the flooring sector.

Condolences and memories may perhaps be shared with the Conner household by checking out www.montevistafunerals.com.

Preparations primarily for Mr. James Donald “Don” Conner, Jr., and his household have been manufactured by means of Monte Vista Funeral Residence & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson Metropolis, TN 423-282-2631.