James Conner Jr.

Sergeant First Class James Conner was one of two sons born to the late James P. Conner and Ora Lee (Conner) Slaughter. He was born on August 25th, 1940 in Demopolis, Alabama. God called him home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

James who was called JC or Jym by family and friends received his formal education in the Alabama school system. He graduated in 1959 from Parker High School in Birmingham, AL. Following High School James enlisted in the U. S. Army; he served his country for 20 years until retirement in 1979.

James continued his education, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Madison University in 2003. He excelled at Madison; thus earning Cum Laude recognition. Throughout his professional career he continued to receive numerous awards and accommodations for his outstanding work ethic. He took great pride working as an Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor at the Defense Finance Accounting Service, Columbus, Ohio, where he fully retired from working in 2013.

James loved music and often disc jockeyed professionally on the weekends in any city that would allow him to spin his turntables. James loved cars, traveling, fine clothes and expensive jewelry. No matter when or where you saw him he was always sharp. He was a thrifty shopper who knew the value of nice things and was savvy enough to never walk away paying full price.

James leaves to cherish his memory his wife Deloretta of 53 years. Also left to mourn his lost is his devoted older brother Israel (Gladys) of California and six wonderful children: three daughters Regina Conner, of Willingboro NJ, Jhanita Conner, of Pennsauken NJ, and Jamie King, (Heath) of Kaiserslautern, Germany and three sons James A. Conner, of Columbus, Ohio, Stanley Conner, of Indianapolis, IN, Sean Conner Sr., (Jessica) of Indianapolis, IN; three nephews, Richard (Suzette), Rodney, (Sonya) Kenneth, and Michael Sr., who preceded him in death.

Sixteen grandchildren: Seretta, Kareema, Andre (Ty’asia), James (Nadia), David (Nierra), Sean, Tiffany, Jordan, Bria (John), Latasha, Andre, Sean Jr., Jayla, Amesses, Hassan, and Kailah.

Eight Great Grandchildren, Elijah, Paige, Najay, James, Andre, Amir, Chloe, and King, and eight nieces and nephews, Kimberly, Jennifer, Hannah, Mea, and Kendal, Michael Jr., Ashley, Taneesha.

James has a host of cousins, friends and other relatives that mourn is passing.

Sorrowfully Submitted the Family

Private services Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, May 8, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.