Donald Connor

Donald Ray Connor, 71, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Hopewell Friends Meeting in Asheboro, with Rev. Ricky Sessoms, Rev. James Pendell, and Rev. Andy Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Donald Ray Connor was born on March 26, 1952, in Randolph County, the son of the late John and Frances Bame Connor. Donald enjoyed fishing with his twin brother, Ronald, son Douglas, and grandson, Connor. He liked going to the beach and was very sociable; he never met a stranger. Donald loved the Lord and was a member at Hopewell Friends Meeting for 50 years. He was a hard worker, always willing to lend a helping hand, and provided for his family. Donald held on long enough to celebrate 50 years of loving marriage with his wife, Edna.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Boone; brothers, Jesse, Roger, and Robert Connor.

Donald is survived by his wife, Edna Connor; daughter, Christine Connor Glover (Ray); son, Douglas Ray Connor (Paula); sisters, Mary Wood, Lynda Joyce (Marty), Nettie McPherson (Lynn); twin brother, Ronald Connor (Sharon); grandchildren, Connor Glover and Leland Glover.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 11, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Hopewell Friends Meeting, 2244 Hopewell Friends Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205.