William was born in Halifax County on December 22, 1950.  

He served as a Combat Engineer in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  

Following his service, William worked as a pipe fitter in the construction industry.

William enjoyed playing golf, fishing and dancing; he was a jokester and loved storytelling.   

He enjoyed his friends and never met a stranger; but most of all, he loved his grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, Raymond Conner; daughters, Tiffany True and Michelle Conner; grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Crawford, Patrick Hunter Heustess, Amanda Jane Bradley, Jamie Elizabeth Conner, Harley Paige Hall, Randall Junior Turner, Robert Thomas Turner, Summer Ashley True and Kassidy Raye Conner; great-grandchildren, Tommy Ray and CJ; and sisters, Norma Munn and Rose Grant.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, July 9, at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.  

William requested cremation, and other services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the organization of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements for Mr. Conner are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.