Edward James Conner

Dr. Edward J. Conner, Jr., age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019.He was the son of Edward and Georgia Conner of Effingham, SC. Ed graduated from Southside High School in 1968, Presbyterian College in 1972, and Union Theological Seminary in 1976, where he earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree.He served over 40 years as a pastor in Eastern North Carolina at Cobb Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro, NC, Johnson and Nahalah Presbyterian Churches in Scotland Neck, NC.He received many awards for his contributions and service to local community groups and hospice programs. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Cheryl Hunt (Bill); a brother, Alan Patrick Conner; stepsons, Stephen and Brandon Hale of Tarboro, NC; and grandchildren, Hunter, Spencer, Payton and Conner Hale of Tarboro. He is predeceased by a brother, Donald Wayne Conner. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 8, at Effingham Presbyterian Church, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM at the church before the service.Burial will be in the Effingham Cemetery in Effingham. Memorials may be made to Effingham Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 25, Effingham, SC29541. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.