Gary Ben Conner

GARY BEN CONNER, 65, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his residence.

He was born to the late Charles I. “Chick” and Mary Ann (nee Taylor) Conner on January 28, 1953 in Chester, Illinois

He had worked at Sabreliner in Perryville, Missouri and M.C.A. in Pinckneyville, Illinois, and Nooter Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri.

He enjoyed astronomy and playing chess. In 1971, Gary Ben was selected for an honors group in a nation-wide talent search in science sponsored by Westinghouse. Gary was on of three hundred students chosen in the United Sates and the only one in Southern Illinois.

Survivors:

2 Brothers:
Richard (Nancy) Conner Edwardsville, IL

James (Cindy) Conner Madison, AL

Niece & Nephews:
Lindsey Conner (Mike Wartgow)

Bryan Conner

Derek Conner

Great Niece:
Willa Marie Wartgow

His beloved dog: Cotton

Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Daughter – Olivia Conner

Memorial Service:
1:00 pm, Monday, October 8, 2018

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Evansville, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Roger Reid

Visitation:
Monday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Evansville, Illinois

Inurnment :
Evansville City Cemetery

Evansville, Illinois

Memorials:
Randolph County Humane Society, Sparta, Illinois

American Legion Post #1172, Evansville, I llinois