James A. Conner

James A. Conner, age 78, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Brethren Home in Greenville, OH.

He was born Tuesday, February 15, 1938 in Dayton, OH, a son of the late Esther Broughman.

James was retired from Rogers Feed and Grain. He was an active member of the Pitsburg, Ohio Lions Club for almost 50 years, up until his death. Jim and Phyllis were heavily involved with the Stillwater Center in Englewood, OH. They orchestrated an annual car show, beginning in 2003, to help provide the equipment needed to improve the quality of life for the severely handicapped residences residing at the center. His greatest joy was his family and grandchildren.

James is survived by his wife, of 40 years, Phyllis Conner; his children and their spouses, Jerry and Robin Coffield of Englewood, OH, Carrie and Dave Sharp of Greenville, OH, Heidi and Jeff Wolfe of Greenville, OH, Teri Conner of TX, and Jackie Andrews of FL; James is also survived by eight grandchildren and a great grandchild.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Chaplin Todd Reish officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Union Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The Lions Club will hold a service Wednesday at 6:45 PM.

Memorial contributions by be made to Pitsburg Ohio Lions Club, P.O. Box 93 Pitsburg, OH 45358.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com