Service Details
A visitation honoring Donald’s life will be held at 3:00 o’clock PM until 5:00 o’clock PM on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Services will be held at 5:00 o’clock PM just following the visitation.
You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 5:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/wcd98g9yBWQ
Donald Ray Conners, passed away peacefully at the age of 71, on Wednesday, November 09, 2022, in Racine, WI.
He was born August 11, 1951, in Meridian, MS, son of Carrie and Ester Davis.
Donald graduated from Sherley-Owen’s High School in Quitman, MS and received a basketball scholarship to Mississippi Valley State University. Donald became a resident of Racine, WI after coming here to work as a master cosmetologist. He worked at Ruth’s Hair Salon for 20 years and retired in 2002.
He is survived by sons; Donari Raphael (Yatifah) Conners of Columbus, OH, Danyell Daymar (April) Petty of Lithonia, GA, Dontae Petty of GA, brother; Bobby Conners of Milwaukee, WI, sisters; Velma Jean Conners, Sandra Conners (Earl) Taylor of Houston, TX, grandchildren; Damion Brewer of Racine, WI, Dominique Brewer of Minnesota, Dior Rahsann Conners, Londyn Olivia Shy, Moyah Simone Conners, Siyah Monae Conners, Danyell Daymar Petty Jr., Jaidin Lange Marie Morris, Christian Dakota Petty, Great-grandchildren; Elias Lashwan Petty, E’miyah Rose Marie Petty, Evahna Marie Petty, Special Aunt, Ruth Healy, Special Ex-Wives, Marinette Conners and Gloria Conners, Special Niece, LaTonia Bonner, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded by daughter, Tamara Caszavian Conners of Toledo, OH and Brother, Charles Lavon Conners of Quiltman, MS
Karla Burks says
Praying for the family for Delie will truly the missed. Rest now may God watch over your children.
Contessia cobb says
Rih Don u will be missed at the shop and kicking it on the porch u was so full of joy . Condolences to the family .
Sheila Grandy says
M6 condolences to the Conner family, may God comfort you all during this time, 🙏
Mae Tucker Williams says
My sincere condolences to the family and all who loved him. Praying for your strength during this difficult time.
Gloria Grant Conners says
My Condolences to the families.. Delie you will TRULY be missed..rest my love❤️🙏🏽
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Donald Conners. So sorry for your loss. May your memories of Delie fill your hearts with joy and sweet peace.
Dorothy Portis says
See u in heaven D.
Denise McWhorter 💖 says
My Condolences to the family another wonderful man is gone he was a Brother in law and friend to me, D you will be missed Rest easy love 😇
Ray,Tyra king says
Rest on brother D my condolences to the family
Terri Grandy Marsh says
My condolences to the Conners family, I ask the Lord to be with you all during this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tayshaun Conners says
Rest in peace 🙏🏾❤️
Vickie says
“Already missing you”
Penny McGee says
My Condolence family from Penny McGee and family 🌹 the Lord will strengthen you
Lori Ann Everton says
You will truly be missed. Rest well in heaven.
Tony Gray says
My Prayers,and Condolences to the family. 🙏🙏🙏 I always remember Delie as a calm cool down to earth Person,everytime that I would see him he would always have a smile on his face. He will truly be miss. RIP!
Joanne Powell & Family says
To the Conners family
With deepest sympathy as you celebrate the life of your beloved. D’lai was a very nice and respectful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne Powell & Family
Princess Wells says
I SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY .HE WILL BE MISSED AND REMEMBERED KNOWING HIM THRU MANY YEARS OF HIS LIFE AND KNOWING HIS-FAMILY. AS WELL.