James Robert "Groundhog" Connor

James Robert "Groundhog" Connor, age 70 of Feesburg, Ohio died Monday, April 12, 2010 at his residence. He was a retired union carpenter, a farmer, a lifetime member of the Brown County Pork Producers Association and a United States Marine Veteran. He was born January 14, 1940 in Feesburg, Ohio, the son of the late Oland E. and Thelma F. (Smitson) Connor. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by two grandchildren - Sarah Jane and Jay Dawson; one brother - Franklin Connor and three sisters - Janie Purdy and Henrietta and Marietta Connor.

Mr. Connor is survived by his wife of fifty years - Nancy (Richey) Connor; four children - Lisa Clark and husband Curtie of Feesburg, Ohio; Connie Moore and husband Scott of Feesburg, Ohio; Rita Dawson of Georgetown, Ohio and Bobby Connor of Feesburg, Ohio; four grandchildren - Brian Shearer of Shelbyville, Kentucky; Courtney Dawson of Georgetown, Ohio; Justin Clark and Chance Moore both of Feesburg, Ohio; three great grandchildren - Ryanna and Josie Shearer and Cayden Dawson; two sisters - Carol Batchelor of Chipley, Florida and Ruth Ann Fithen of Georgetown, Ohio; one half brother - Herb Connor of Amelia, Ohio; one half sister - Pauline Connor of West Chester, Ohio and a host of friends.

Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brown County Pork Producers Association 4260 State Route 131, Fayetteville, OH 45118. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.

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