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Joe Billy Conner
Jun 21, 1951 - Mar 10, 2026
Posted by Jo Aguirre
© Whinery Funeral Service
Joe Billy Conner was born June 21st, 1951 in Starr County, Texas to Frances
"Peggy" Belle (Andrews) and William "Bill" Verner Conner. He passed away in Elk
City on Monday, March 10th, 2026 at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 17 days.
Joe spent his early years in Elk City, Oklahoma where he graduated from Elk City
High School. After graduation, he was drafted into the United State Army where
he served 4 years traveling the world. Joe was stationed in Hawaii and received
an Honorable Discharge on December 8, 1974. After his discharge, he began his
career in the oil and natural gas industry. He drove a truck and also spent some
time as a roughneck spanning his 40 years in the oil field. He was married to
Bridgette "Faye" (Reed) in Wheeler, Texas. Joe and Bridgette moved around
following Joe's employment until settling in Elk City, Oklahoma in the late
1990's. Joe sacrificed many hours to make sure his family was well taken care
of. In what little spare time he had, Joe enjoyed fishing, buying, selling, and
trade, tinkering on projects, and spending time with family and friends. He
especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Faye; 3 sisters, Linda, Barbara,
and Kathy.
Joe is survived by his 3 sons, Wesley Blake and wife, Abby, Minco, OK, Jeremy
Conner, Canute, OK, and Jeff Conner and wife, Kathie, Canute, OK; 6
grandchildren, Jacey, Chance, Hope, Brooke, Geoffrey, and Liam; 1 brother,
Richard Conner; 1 sister, Shelia Wisman and husband, Mark and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Graveside
Saturday, March 21, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Fairlawn Cemetery
1607 North Washington
Elk City, OK 73644
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