Funeral Services for Doyle Conner, Age 87 of Alton, Missouri will be held on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 in The Bailey Cemetery, Alton, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM under the direction of The Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Missouri.
Doyle Elmer Conner was born April 2, 1939 in Alton, MO to Claude Jasper Conner and Lila Edna “Dink” Tillman. He departed this earth on June 29, 2026 at the age of 87. He was united in marriage to Bessie Ann Buckner on august 3, 1957.
He is survived by his wife Ann, two sons, Dale (Loretta) Conner and Gene Conner, eight grandchildren, Charlotte (Bobby), Stacy (Jeff), Roger (Cheryl, Brad (Cassie), Adam, C.J., Eric and Joe, 16 great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, two brothers Floyd and Delmer Crabtree, four sisters Caroline, Jean, Dorothy, Julie and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Jack and Gertrude Buckner, three daughters, Lynn Bridges, Judy Sisco and Lisa Norris, two sons-in-law Dennis Sisco and Roy Norris, two grandbabies, Baby Bridges and Jennifer Lynn, two daughters-in-law Ronna and Caroline Conner, five brothers Kelly, Gary, Roy Don, Kenny and Dale Eugene, one sister Annalene and several other family members.
Doyle revolved his life around his wife Annie and his family. When his grandkids came along, they were the center of his world. He loved them deeply and was very proud of them, Being called grandpa was his greatest joy. He taught them to hunt, fish and tell the biggest stories and never miss a beat about doing so. One of his greatest enjoyments was coon hunting with his friends. He was well known for his dog Red Ranger and his hunting skills. He took so much pride in Red Ranger that he passed his beloved trophies on to his grandkids to keep the legacy alive, while Ranger lived his best life on his own couch and pillow. He always said his greatest memories were his years spent working on the Diamond S Ranch, logging, his coon dogs, chickens, grandkids and love for the Lord. Doyle could always be found sitting under a shade tree in the yard telling stories while watching his grandkids, dogs and chickens play.
