Dale H. Conner, age 90, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at his home. He was born September 29, 1920 in Pickens, WV, a son of the late Bruce W. and Alma Shock Conner. On August 1, 2009 he married Letta Gray Westfall who survives. Also, surviving are four step daughters, Joan Hymes Cramer of Silver Spring, MD, Karla Cayton and husband William L. of Fayetteville, WV, Sherri Page and husband Richard of Buckhannon and Joyce Cross of Philippi, WV; one step son, Daniel Gregory and wife Dawnna of Buckhannon; one brother, Howard Conner and wife Sue of Shelbyville, TN; one sister, Mildred Carpenter and husband Doyle of Belington, WV; step grandchildren, Dr. Selena Lantry and husband Kevin of Glendale, CA, Joni Lynn Cramer of Germantown, MD, Agatha Oliverio and husband Ralph of Loa Linda, CA and Milva McCallam of Brookville, MD; six grandchildren by his second marriage and seven step great-grandchildren and his church family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Viola H. Conner; two brothers, Carl and Kyle Conner and one sister, Jessie Elmer. Mr. Conner was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church which he loved and was very active. He helped raise the money for the new Adventist Church, Book and Bible House manager for WV and Potomac Conferences. Friends will be received Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 7-9 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Sunday at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Cutright officiating. Burial will follow beside his 1st wife, of 59 years in the Talbott Cemetery in Talbott, WV. Buckhannon VFW Post # 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post # 7 American Legion and DAV Chapters # 5 & # 36 will conduct Military Honors at the graveside. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
