Samuel Conn of Marshall

Samuel George Conn, age 77 of Marshall, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 2, 1945 to Walter Conn and Lillie Owens Conn.

He worked for Tyson Foods for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, old cars and watching westerns. His favorite food was chocolate milkshakes, tater tots and fish sandwiches.

He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Spending time with them brought him much joy.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Velma McKinney Conn of the home; children, Carl Edens of Damascus, Waylon Edens and wife Michelle of Atkins, Samuel Conn Jr. and wife Sheila of Russellville and Joy Wright and husband Albert of Greenwood; grandchildren, Heather, Leslie, Justin, Grant, Hannah, Donald, Samantha, Troy, Sammy, Inoli, Golanv, Wohali and Shane; thirty great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Conn of Stillwater, Oklahoma; and numerous extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lillie Conn; and brother, James Wesley Conn. Graveside services for him were 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Rock Creek Cemetery in Harriet, Arkansas with Bro. Donnie Horton officiating. Special music was performed by Lari Beth McCallister and Amber Kyle. Visitation was 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., also on Saturday at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial followed the graveside service. His grandsons served as pallbearers.

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