Franklin Delano Conner

© Cheyenne Star

12 Aug 2004

Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Franklin Delano Conner was born December 26, 1933 in Leedey, Oklahoma, to Edna Mae Allen and Robert M. Conner.

He passed away August 6, 2004 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 70 years, 7 months, and 10 days.

He attended school at Three Corner, Strong City and Hammon.

Frank served in the US Army in the 1950's and continued to work in the freight line industry until his retirement.

He was married in 1959 to Shirley Stevens and they had three daughters.

He loved watching America's Team - the Dallas Cowboys.

Building a 25-foot boat in his back yard was a fun hobby and later enjoyed many years with it on the lake.

Frank became an active member of the Royal Order of the Moose and held a lifetime membership.

While in retirement Frank found great pleasure in restoring an old 1956 Ford truck and it quickly became his passion over the last few years.

He also enjoyed working in his yard and taking care of his home and two acres he bought when he retired.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers. Lyle and Bobby Conner.

He is survived by his three daughters, Christy Sims ofDallas, Texas; Vicki Benton of Toll, Texas; and Tami Robinson; three sisters, Joyce Barton of Durham, Oklahoma; Lazetta Walsh of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Evelyn Tomberlin of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three brothers, Jimmy Conner of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; Roy Conner of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Vernon Conner of Laguna Woods, California; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held August 10, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Strong City Cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service.

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