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David Kent Conner was born August 27, 1958, in San Angelo, Texas, to Charles Ray Conner and Lela Fern Keeling. He died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 66 years. Kent completed his secondary education in San Angelo where he was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He was married May 21, 1983, in San Angelo to Genia Guelker. Kent spent over 40 years of his professional career as a supervisor with AEP/PSO.
Kent was a strong man of faith and was a member of First Baptist Church in Owasso where he served in the Kids’ Ministry as the knuckles/high five greeter. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes, especially spending time on the golf course with his “golfing buddies”. He also enjoyed spending time manicuring his yard. The yearly family ski trip was always a highlight of his, as well as being his sons’ biggest fan during their sports playing years. As the PSO company liaison with the City of Oologah, Kent worked closely with the Chamber of Commerce, serving as president and receiving the Community Spirit Award in 2017. Kent adored his grandchildren who affectionately knew him as “Poppy” and will always be remembered for his dad jokes.

Those he leaves behind who hold a lifetime of cherished memories include:
His wife of over 41 years; Genia, of the home
Two sons; Dr. Corey Conner and his wife Dr. Kendra Conner, of Johnstown, Colorado
Dr. Trevor Conner and his wife Dr. Brittany Conner, of Rogersville, Missouri
Grandchildren; Alden and Kolben Conner, of Johnstown, Colorado
Sibyl and Aivyn Conner, of Rogersville, Missouri
Parents; Ray and Lela Conner of San Angelo, Texas
Sister; Kim Conner (Jonas) of San Angelo, Texas
Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law; Carl and Sue Guelker of Colorado City, Texas
Sisters-in-law; Debby Guelker of Colorado City, Texas and Terri Robben of Savannah, Georgia
Also, four nieces, two nephews, and many cousins
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, father and mother-in-law, JH and Esther Guelker, and two brothers-in-law, Tommy Jay Guelker and George Robben.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Owasso with Pastor Chris Wall officiating. Private family disposition will be held at a later date. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Kent’s memory to The Mission, P.O. Box 1020, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055, or www.themission.net. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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