Val Eugene Conner of Benton

Val Eugene Conner, 51, of Benton passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at his home.

Mr. Conner was born April 21, 1967, in Cook County, the son of George & Carolyn (Dunn) Conner.

Val was an outdoor person. He loved nature, flowers, dogs and just being outdoors hunting and fishing. He had worked in various greenhouses. He had worked as a federal grain inspector. Most recently he had worked as a correctional officer at Vandalia and Big Muddy. He was dearly loved by his family.

Mr. Conner is survived by his mother, Carolyn Conner of Benton; sister Linda Conner Smith of Benton; nephew Kleighton Smith; and niece Kloey Smith.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Conner.

It was Val's wishes to be cremated. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

For more information or to send online condolences, visit mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.