George Conner, Jr.

Durham, George Edward Conner, Jr., age 33, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County he was the son of George Edward Conner and Nancy Morris. George was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Jean Conner. George had the most beautiful smile that was full of life. His passions were cooking, sketching, and video games. Although his time here was short, he will forever be remembered in our hearts. George is survived by his parents, George Conner, Sr., and his wife, Becky, of Clyde; mother, Nancy Gibson, of Texas; paternal grandfather, Lloyd Conner, of Balsam; maternal grandmother, Betty Gibson, of Kansas; girlfriend, Catlin Ryan, of Durham; step-grandparents, Homer and Marie James, of Clyde; two sisters, Jenny Conner and her fiancé, Dylon Ingle, and Contessa Long, all of Clyde; brother, Cody Conner, and girlfriend, Ayla Mathis, of Waynesville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Waynesville chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend George Dewitt officiating. Burial will follow at Ashe Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

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