Richard Elmo Conatser

Friday, May 27, 2011

Mr. Richard Elmo Conatser, 63, of Tyronza, died recently of heart failure in his home. Born Dec. 12, 1947, in Harrisburg, he was a retired cabinet maker and a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Payneway.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Elmo Conatser and Willis Conatser; his sister Murlyne Snearly; and his brothers Gary Conatser and J.P. Conatser.

Mr. Conatser leaves his wife, Patricia Conatser of Tyronza;

Two daughters, Angie Ross of Sorrento and Eva Hicks of Kingsport;

Three sons, Robin Conatser, Chris Robinson and Robert Robinson, all of Apopka;

One sister, Gail Price of Marked Tree;

One brother, Jimmy Conatser of Tyronza; and

Twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The family received visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Glen Hurst, will take place at the Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza at 2 p.m. today.