Steve Kent Conner, age 82 of Clayton, Georgia passed away on October 29, 2026 with his family by his side. Steve was born February 23, 1944 in Dillard, Georgia to the late Minyard Roy Conner and the late Lessie Ayers Conner.

In addition to his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his siblings, Jack Conner, Cliff Conner, Roy Conner, Reva Bradley, and Eleanor Henson.

Steve is survived by his wife, Sue Duck Conner; children, Ty Conner (Donna), Stacy Conner McConnell (Shane), Staley Conner Beck (Briton), Neil Crump (Nina), Kim Simons, Beth Crump Hammond, and Hannah Crump (James); siblings, Bill Conner, Ray Conner, and Martha Speed; grandchildren, Kasey Conner-Speed, Timothy Jordan Carpenter, Kris Conner, Riley McConnell, Brison Beck, and Stone McConnell; and great-grandchildren, Hayden Speed, Hunter Speed, and Hayley Speed.

In his younger years, Steve played minor league baseball in Atlanta, a passion and accomplishment he carried with him throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, participating in the Army Motor Pool, Military Police, and serving in Korea during the war. Steve had a deep love for the outdoors and especially enjoyed spending time in the woods hunting, fishing, and watching hunting dogs work. His dog, Famous, was even featured in a PBS story about hunting. Steve was also featured in the most recent edition of Foxfire Magazine. Known for his wonderful sense of humor and his ability to bring calm to those around him, Steve left a lasting impression on everyone he met. More than anything else, Steve cherished his family and grandchildren and the time he was able to spend with them.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 5:00pm on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Beck Funeral Home with Military Honors taking place at 5:00pm in the Beck Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Paws4Life, P.O. Box 216, Clayton, GA 30525 or Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund P.O. Box 485, Rabun Gap, GA 30568.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Steve Conner. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.