Thomas Norman Connor, Sr.

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Celebrating the life of
Thomas Norman Connor, Sr.January 24, 1926 - February 22, 2011

Savannah- Thomas Norman Connor, Sr., 85, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia on January 24, 1926, to the late William H. Connor and Nellie Herring Connor. His loving wife and mother of his two children, Elizabeth Webb Connor Betty preceded him in death.

He retired from Graybar Electric Company after 31 years of service as a sales and marketing representative and also retired from Hargray Telephone Company after 17 years of service. There he established a new marketing department and served as a sales and marketing representative.

He was an active member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, Independent Telephone Pioneers Association, and Frank F. Baker Lodge No. 46, F. & A.M. in Garden City. In 2002, he received his honorary award from the Grand Lodge of Georgia for fifty years of membership and loyal service as a Mason. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and past President and current Treasurer of the Greeters Unit of Alee Shrine Temple in Savannah.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas N. Connor, Jr. and his wife, Deborah, and Barry W. Connor and his wife, Mary all of Bluffton, SC; five grandchildren, Christian A. Connor and wife, Melissa of Savannah, Steven P. Connor and his wife, Cherie of Savannah, Meghan C. Adams and her husband, David of Bluffton, SC, Samuel P. Connor and his wife, Elizabeth of Bluffton, SC, and Mary Alice Connor of Bluffton, SC; two great-grandchildren, Bailey Connor and Aiden Connor, the children of Steven and Cherie; close companion, Bette Dara of Savannah; several nieces and nephews, and his sister, M. Joyce Parks of Los Angeles, CA.

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2011 at White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31419 with the Reverend John A. Haney officiating. Members of the Masons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Greeters Unit of Alee Shrine Temple.

Burial with a Masonic Graveside Service will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park, 1600 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.

With God as his foundation and integrity as his guide, his family and friends were his focus. Because of the attributes that defined him and the determination he possessed, he taught valuable lessons that earned deep, unwavering love and respect from not only his family, but from all who knew him best. He was affectionately known as "Dad" by his sons, "Papa Tom" by his grandchildren and "Great Papa Tom" by his great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed, forever.

Throughout life, he was an honest, caring, and compassionate man, displaying an amazing balance of sincerity, humor and wit. Facing death, he displayed an abundance of dignity, grace and courage, teaching his family valuable lessons until his very last breath.

Remembrances may be made to Morris Slotin Children's Fund at Alee Temple, PO Box 14147, Savannah, GA 31416, and White Bluff UMC, 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31419.

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Barry, condolences to you & your family. Mike & Juliana

- Mike & Juliana Tripka, Bluffton, SC

Tom,Deb,& families, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr.Connor. May God bless you with His presence and give you comfort and peace.You will be in my thoughts and prayers. love,

- Nalria W. Gaddy, Evans, GA

We realize that this is a tough time for the Connor family in the loss of your grandfather. I know he was very special to all of you. He has entered everlasting life with our Savior. I hope there is comfort, knowing your loved one is safe at home with the Lord. These next few days and even months will be hard and may God sense your struggle and speak words to your tender hearts. God tells us 'I am your God and I will be your comfort.' My prayer for you and your family is that God's infinite compassion give each of you peace to carry you through this time of grief. We can hold on to His word when He says ' There are no endings, only endless beginnings.' May the Lord's precious promises bring you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. You and your family have my deepest sympathies and prayers. Love, Lisa and Charles

- Charles & Lisa Massey, Dearing, GA

With much respect we send our sympathy to the family, we are very sorry for your loss.

- George and Sylvia Mesaros, Anderson, SC

Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss of Tommy. He was a good friend and co-worker for many years and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. 'Slick' and Susan

- Leland and Susan Thrash, Savannah, GA

Tom was a good friend. He will be greatly missed. May God bless all of the family with His comforting presence at this time of grief. Becky Woodard

- Becky Woodard, Hiawassee, GA