Conner, Jr., Luther Ishmul

Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr., 88, born of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Ishmul, Sr. and Grace Earles Conner; his brother, David Conner; his sister, Becky Hewitt; and his son-in-law, Ray Tuck.

Survivors include his loving wife, Joy Conner; daughters, Bonnie Tuck, Sarah Paun and Grace Conner; grandchildren, Abi (Dakota), Nathaniel (Abby), Nadia, Junior, Jocelynn, Beau and Dane; great-grandson, Gatlin Dolgos; brothers, Dan Conner (Faye); sister, Mary Lynn Conner; sister-in-law, Patty Conner; brother-in-law, Wayne Hewitt; and many other relatives and special friends.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Joel Antley officiating. Entombment with full military honors will take place following the memorial service at 3 p.m. in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.

The Conner family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, VA www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.