Michael Ray Conner, 75, of Belton, was taken home by his Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born August 22, 1948, in Woodward, Okla., to Clifford Ray and Bonnie Dean (Weir) Conner.
Mike had a degree in drafting, and worked as a draftsman and product designer until his retirement in 2012, from Ruskin Manufacturing, in Grandview. He also served in the Army, including a year in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, at the ultimate rank of E5 Specialist.
He loved to serve his community as long as his health allowed. Mike was a volunteer Captain in Belton Emergency Management Agency for 54 years. He also volunteered for the organizations C.O.P.P., (Care of Poor People), in Kansas City, under the direction of Richard Tripp for many years. As well as a volunteer for the Salvation Army, Grandview and Belton Food Pantries, The Family Resource Center, and Heart ‘N Hand, in Belton. He worked part-time for the Apple Bus Company for the Raymore-Peculiar School District for a couple of years following his full-time retirement.
Mike was preceded in death by both parents, Clifford Ray and Bonnie Dean Conner, and his brother, Dan Conner.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diana Conner, of the home; sons, Brian (Michelle) Howerton, Jason (Julie) Conner, and Marcus (Sarah) Conner; daughters, Amelia (Conner) (Matt) Myers, and Rebecca (Howerton) (Mason) Edmonds. Also grandchildren, Ashley (Howerton) (Sam) Hays, Leanna Howerton, Ella Gordan, Jensen (Conner) (Jack) Springer, Jillian Conner, Joclynn (Conner) (Luke) Bizzell, Jaiden Conner, Abbie Conner, Colby Conner, Devon Myers, Haley Myers, Michael Edmonds, Payton Edmonds, and Anna Marie Edmonds; and three great-grandchildren, Easton Hays, Madigan Springer, and Wyatt Springer. One aunt, Lucille Henderson, Cameron, Missouri; “adopted” sister, Pat Hutchinson; foster brother , Daniel Woodruff; niece, Nancy (Conner) (David) Durden; numerous other nieces, nephews, friends, church family, & many first, second, & third generation cousins he had become very close to after annual family reunions in Woodward, Okla., for many years.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans , 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY, ATTN:Remittance Processing/DAV In Memorial 41018 US, https://support.dav.org.
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