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Prentis W. Connor Jr. Known to many as Jim Connor passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 in his home after a long illness. He was born July 23, 1927 in Evansville, Indiana to Prentis W. Connor, Sr. and Ada Alice Cook Connor. Prentis grew up in Chicago where his parents moved when he was about two years old. When WWII came, he wanted to go into the service and his mother signed for him when he reached seventeen years old. He was stationed at the Naval Air Base in Dallas for a time and when he was discharged, after the war ended, he returned to Dallas to live. There he met his wife to be, Patricia Browder, and they were married February 16, 1951. Prentis is survived by his sister, Mary Alice Hoyle Bert, wife, Patricia, four sons, James, Stephen Cathy, Phillip Lynette, and Richard. One son, John and wife Sara are deceased. Prentis has six grand children and thirteen great-grandchildren. He had many interests. One of his greatest pleasures was taking his children and grandchildren camping and fishing. He loved music and began singing in a boy's choir when he was about eight years of age. He continued to sing in church choirs until he was in his eighties and his illness made it impossible for him to continue. He was a member of Holy Cross and St. Stephen's Episcopal Churches. He was a long time member of San Antonio Model Railroad Association where he helped build train layouts. He loved to drive up to a railroad crossing and have to wait while a long, long train went by. Prentis was employed by the Texas Employment Commission for twenty-eight years. The Connor family would like to thank the many friends, family and Healthcare workers who have been of great help and comfort during his long illness. A very special thanks is given to his InHome Caregiver, Sapphire Montes for her gentle, loving care. Also to his Healthcare workers, Shannon, Melissa, Trini, Venessa, Harry, Stephen, Ruth and many others who helped during this difficult time. There will be a visitation on Thursday, December 11, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. A service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2104 at 11:00 am at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 3726 S. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX 78223 For personal acknowledgement you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Prentis Wade Connor Jr.

July 8, 1927 - December 8, 2014