Michael Cornelius Connor

FARMINGTON Michael Cornelius Connor of Farmington, formerly of Kilgore, Texas, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away on June 22, 2021, at his residence at the age of 75. He was born on August 12, 1945, in Bellflower, California to the late William and Marion (Cullen) Connor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, William Barry. Michael earned his bachelors in economics from the College of the Holy Cross and his masters in theology from The Catholic University of America. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he obtained the rank of captain, and served in the Vietnam War. Michael was a member of the Marine Corps League and helped organize the local Toys for Tots drives. He was a devout Catholic and long-time member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Kilgore, Texas, where he taught religious education to many young people through the years. Michael was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired after twenty plus years from the Boy Scouts of America as a district executive. After retiring from the Boy Scouts of America, he worked as a veterans service officer for over ten years. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Janice (Dorman) Connor of Farmington; his daughter, Meghan (and husband Justus) Arnett of Farmington; his grandchildren, Henry, John, Evelyn, Benjamin, and baby-to-be Arnett; his siblings, Mary Jane Barry of Clearwater, FL, William (and wife Debi) Connor of Monmouth Beach, NJ, and Robert (and wife Rose) Connor of Reading, MA, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington with Father William Thess officiating. Interment with full military honors will be held at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses preferred or donations to the Knights of Columbus, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington Saturday, June 26, 2021 10:00 AM 10 North Long Street Farmington, MO 63640