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Grandview Memorial Park

620 South Cherry Road

Rock Hill, SC 29732

Douglas Wayne Conner

September 16, 1942 - November 10, 2022 (Age 80)

Rock Hill – Douglas Wayne Conner, Sr, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

The Memorial Service will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 2pm at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12pm – 1:30pm at the funeral home. The service will be livestreamed at greenefuneralhome.net. The burial will follow the service at Grandview Memorial Park on Cherry Road.

Wayne was born September 16, 1942 in Rock Hill, SC and the son of the late James Dallet Conner and Mozelle Parrish Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James E. Conner.

Wayne graduated in 1960 from Rock Hill High School then proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he went to work for Bowater, retiring after 40 years of service. He served on the Board of Directors for the Bowater/ArrowPointe Federal Credit Union from 1986 until 2021. He was also a charter member of Woodhaven Baptist Church, where he served as both a Deacon and Church Treasurer. Wayne had countless friends and was loved by all, with his family being his most valued treasure.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Myra Davenport Conner; his sons, Doug Conner (Michelle) and Bart Conner (Beth); his daughter Keri Threatt (Mark); his much loved grandchildren: Bailee Conner, Carson Conner, Carly Conner, Anna Grace Threatt, and Emma Threatt, all of whom affectionately called him “Poppy”; five nieces and nephews and numerous cousins; his beloved brother in-law, Derris Davenport (Mary Jo) and his devoted Bichon, Chloe.

Memorials may be made to Woodhaven Baptist Church, 2060 Marett Blvd Ext, Rock Hill, SC 29732.


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