Gary Glen Connor, 77, of Thornton, Illinois, sadly left us on March 29th, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on October 25th, 1946.
Gary proudly served in the United States Army from 1969 through 1972.
Gary attended Wolcott Elementary in Thornton, Illinois, and Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois. Gary furthered his education, earning a Bachelor's Degree from Central Missouri State University and a Master's Degree from Indiana State University.
Gary took great pride in his career with Sherwin Williams. His tenure as Sales Manager, Chemical Coatings Division, started in 1981 and continued through 2008. He was 6-time Circle of Excellence Award Winner.
Gary was an avid golfer, and he achieved a hole-in-one at the River Strand Golf Club, Sanctuary Course, hole #4, on December 19, 2020.
Gary is survived by his wife of 56 years Noelle, his sons Glen (Kristy) and Erich Connor, his sister Paulette (Roy) Maurer, granddaughters Makenna, Teegan, Brooklyn and Kylee Connor, along with many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Audrey Connor and sister Pegi (Jack) Swan.
A celebration of life will be held in April.
We love you and miss you!
