Larry Joe Conner age 67 of Bobby McKinney Road passed away at his home Monday January 26, 2015. A native of Rutherford County he is a son of the Late Hicks and Carrie Yelton Conner and was formerly employed in textiles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Nora Jane Conner and his children Earl Flack, Jimmy Conner, Ronnie Conner and Lisa Conner. He is survived by three brothers-Donald Conner of Union Mills, NC; Dewitt Conner and wife Debbie of Union Mills, NC and Sam Conner and wife Kathryn of Nebo, NC; three sisters-Thelma Dotson of Union Mills, NC; Brenda Splawn and husband Bill of Union Mills, NC and Mary Bailey and husband Floyd of Nebo, NC. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 PM Wednesday January 28, 2015 at Crowe’s Mortuary in Rutherfordton, NC. Funeral services will be held 4 PM Thursday January 29, 2015 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Linda Perrigan officiating. A private burial will be held later at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in McDowell County. The family will be gathering at the home of Brenda Splawn 174 Antler Trail Union Mills, NC 28167.