Alfred Victor Emmanuel O’Connor

March 13, 2017

Alfred Victor Emmanuel O’Connor, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, and loved of all things outdoors. He had a green thumb like no other. He never met a person who he couldn’t talk to. He was a simple humble man that was love by so many.

Born in Bay Minette, Alabama, On February 12, 1927. He was the 4 th born child to Ester and Vincent O’Connor. He was a War World II and Korean War Veteran, with a love of country as much as his family. He was married to the love of his life, Juanita O’Connor, for more than 50 years. They raised eight wonderful children, that grew into 26  grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ester and Vincent O’Connor; son, Charles O’Connor; grandson, Timothy Dalton Wilson; sisters, Alfreda Nellums, Christine Steadham, and brother, Francis O’Connor. He is survived by his wife, Juanita O’Connor; his children, Evelyn (John “Buddy”) Bethea, Marilyn Stone, Teresa (William “Bill”) Davidson, Steve (Hazel) Wilson, David O’Connor, Timothy (Lisa) Wilson, Paula (Samuel) Thomley, Lisa (Bradley) Mons; brother, Harry (Ada) O’Connor; sister, Ruth Granat, his 25 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and his one great great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Phillip Nellums, Robert Nellums, Carter Granat, Scott Steadham, Gregory Steadham and Matthew Steadham.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 12, family at 12:30 PM, friends at 1:00 PM. Service is to start at 2:00 PM, at Faith Chapel North. Burial Services to follow at Bay Springs Full Gospel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests monetary donations towards the funeral expenses or simply take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, or take a walk in the woods, for time waits for no one.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries