Obituary

Jesse F. “Chuck” Conner, 84, of N. Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda Evans Conner; sons, Brian K. Conner (Jody), Jason T. Conner (Kristi); daughter, Sharon C. Hayden (Zac); sister, Lois C. Armel (John); brother, Robert Cecil Conner; eight grandchildren, Colton J. Conner, Bryce F. Conner, Liam A. Hayden, Jesslynn G. Hayden, Addison J. Conner, Maxwell C. Hayden, Easton E. Conner, and Mckenzleigh G. Conner. He is also survived by sisters-and brothers-in-law; Linda Evans, Faye McCarron, Becky Williams (Jim), Betty Burton (Earle), and numerous, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jesse was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Conner; aunt, Lucy Garber, sister, Doris Norby; brother, William “Bill’ Conner; brothers-in-law; Sonny Floyd, Eddie Evans, Jim McCarron; sisters-in-law, Janet Floyd, & Betty Conner; nieces, Robin Moore and Stacey Conner. Jesse was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was born in Cullen, VA on April 8, 1937. In 1954, he quit school and joined the Navy. After the Navy, he returned to Cullen and graduated from Randolph Henry High School in 1961. Jesse moved to Washington D.C. and began his long career in sales. Relocating to Richmond in 1965, he sold cars and often had to call the banks for loan approval. It was during these calls he became enamored with Linda, a young switchboard operator. She finally agreed to meet him for lunch and the rest is history. Jesse, an outgoing man, was an excellent salesman who never met a stranger. After selling everything from electrical supplies to cars, he started his own landscaping service in order to spend more time with his family. Jesse was an excellent husband, father, and provider. He was described as someone who would give you the shirt off his back even if it was his last one. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 10:30 am on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Oak Grove Baptist Church 3801 Beulah Rd N. Chesterfield. Interment will be in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia with military honors on Friday at 1:00 pm with reception to follow at 2;30 pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Sportable Adaptive Sports Club: www.sportable.com 1365 Overbrook Rd. Suite 2, Richmond, VA 23220.