Obituary

David “Teet” Garrett Conner, 84, of Chesterfield, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1938, in Charlotte County, VA to the late John Hamilton Conner and Mabel Gordon. He is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Courtney Beahr, and a brother, George Conner.

Teet was a family man who was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for the city of Richmond for 43 years and Chesterfield County for 20 years. While he was a man of few words, he enjoyed spending his weekends camping with friends and later spent time at the Bay with family and friends. Teet was a lifelong Nascar fan, and his favorite driver was Richard Petty.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Gayle Marshall Conner; brother, John Hamilton Conner; twins, David Conner (Marcia) and Donna Lythgoe (George); daughter, Wendy Pond (Lindsey); son, Johnny (Chrissy); grandchildren, Garrett (Kim), Chelsea (Matt), Dustin (Katie), Dylan (Bridget), David (Kaitlyn), Tyler (Casey), Hayden, and Camdyn (Hunter); great grandchildren, Conner, Cassidy, Marshall, Kingsley, Harper, Maddox, and McCoy. 

The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2022, at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.