Robert Wayne Conner

CONNER, Robert Wayne Wayne, 68, of Lilburn, GA, passed away Thursday, May 02, 2013 at home from prostate cancer. Born September 2, 1944, in Montgomery, AL, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, Montgomery, AL, class of ’62, and Auburn University, class of ’70. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity; a Purple Heart veteran for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam, where he likely contracted prostate cancer due to exposure to Agent Orange. He retired in 2006 after 26 years as a federal bank examiner with the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, The Federal Home Loan Bank and The Office of Thrift Supervision. He was preceded in death by parents Marvin Wendell Conner, Sr. and Susie Ann Hunter Conner, Montgomery, AL. He is survived by Geri, his loving wife of 39 years; precious daughter Kelly Conner, Smyrna, GA; brother, Marvin Wendell Wink Conner Lynda Cobbs, GA; niece, Karen Allen Steve Dawson, GA; nephew, Troy Conner and wife, Uvalde, TX; numerous cousins, and Barkley, his faithful dog. Cremation has been selected and there will be no services, both at his request. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Tommy James, Montgomery, AL; Ronald A. Cassaras, Wetumpka, AL; Karl Frey, Lilburn, GA; Richard M. Gannaway, Jr., Marietta, GA; Roy Parker, Auburn, AL; and Roger Tegenkamp, Trinity, FL, Bill Brown, Dublin, GA and Lon Conner, Montgomery, AL.. The family gives special thanks to Longleaf Hospice staff for the outstanding care they gave to Wayne during his final days. In lieu of flowers, contact a loved one and let them know you care. WAR EAGLE!