of Maywood, CA
June 12, 1932 - March 9, 2023
Junior JD "Jake" Conner, 90, of Maywood, California died Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Maywood. He was born June 12, 1932, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Johnnie and Della May Conner.
Jake loved his family very much. From a young age, he worked on his family's farm and helped take care of his brothers. He enjoyed camping with his grandsons and road trips from Arkansas to California. He moved his family to Maywood, CA in 1963. He married his first wife, Bernice, on February 14, 1957 and they were married until 1979. Jake then met Eva Chavez in 1981 and began their common law marriage.
Jake is survived by his son, John Conner; daughter, Helen Conner-Tyree; step-daughters, Patricia (Thomas) Starkey, Priscilla (Guillermo) Ramos, Melody Garcia; step-son, Rene (Robin) Chavez; grandchild, Jason Matthew (Amber) Brannon; great grandchildren, Joshua Conner, Jasmine Conner, Jace Conner; seven step-grandchildren and sixteen step-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Bernice; Eva Chavez; grandson, Joshua Dean (Becca) Conner; and step-sons, Tony Chavez and Raymond Chavez.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Pilgrim's Rest Church with Pastor Gene Carson officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.
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6 Condolence(s)
August Bond
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
So sorry for your loss helen!!! He was a damn good man. Its never goodbye though just see you later. Praying for all of you. Love yall so much. â¤
Mike Peña
Monday, March 20, 2023
Prayers of comfort and strength to Jakes family on his passing. He was a gentle and kind soul that was loved by many. He will be missed. RIP Papa Jake ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Pam & Debbie Cotton
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Our sympathy to John and Helen and family.
Jake will be a truly missed neighbor.
Melody Garcia
Friday, March 17, 2023
Rest in heavenly peace papa jake. â¤ðŸ™Prayers for all his family and friends. Always you will forever be in our hearts papa.ðŸ™ðŸ’–
Lynn Holmes
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Praying for you, Helen, and all if the family!
Janeen Givens
Monday, March 13, 2023
Deepest Sympathy to Helen and family. Thinking of all of you at this time of loss. Sending love from Texas. <3