Don Ralph Conner, 75, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Kentucky. Don was born November 5, 1946, in Decatur County, Indiana, a son to the late Washington and Hazel (Foust) Conner. Don is survived by the love of his life Kathleen "Kathy" (Turley) Conner, whom he married June 11, 1971.

Don graduated from Columbus High School in Indiana; he attended Indiana University where he received his bachelor's degree. Don was a lab tech for 35 years at Valvoline Lab, he retired in 2011. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Ironton.

In addition to his wife Kathy, those left to cherish his memory are his children, Laura (Hagan) Wonn of Summerset, KY, Virginia Carter of Ashland, and son, George Conner of Ashland. Four grandchildren, Caleb Wonn, Pearl Wonn, Aria Carter, and Levi Conner. His siblings, Thomas (Kate) Conner of Asheville, Ohio, and Virginia (Harlan) Burbrink of Edinburgh, IN.

Graveside service will be 1:00 P.M, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Woodland Cemetery, 824 Lorain Street, Ironton, Ohio 45638 with Pastor Steve Harvey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don's honor to: Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Ave., Ashland KY 41101, chospice.org and/or Sharon Baptist Church, 2010 S Fifth St, Ironton, OH 45638, www.sharonbaptist.net Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street, Ironton, Ohio is honored to assist the Conner family. To offer online condolences, please visit: www.phillipsfuneralhome.net