David Charles Conner, 74, of Fountaintown, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home.
He was born November 16, 1951, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl Edward and Margaret Josephine (Brouhard) Conner. On June 30, 1973, he married his wife of 52 years, Linda Jean Restall, and she survives.
In addition to Linda, David is survived by his sons, Gregory Conner and wife, Kim, of Greenfield, and Bryan Conner and wife, Rebecca; sisters, Marjorie Tracy of Morristown, and Janell Parish of Kennard; brother, Donald Conner and wife, Carolyn, of Fountaintown; sister-in-law, Linda Faye Everhart Conner of Greenfield; grandchildren, A.J. Baker and wife, Kari, Lily Batton and husband, Zach, Sloane Conner and Sydney Conner; great-grandchildren, Kolten Baker and Amelia Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, John Conner and Thomas Conner.
In 1970, he graduated from New Palestine High School.
He was a member of the Fountaintown Christian Church.
David was a lifelong farmer. He formerly owned and operated David Conner Trucking.
He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique farm equipment, and going on rides on his Goldwing motorcycle with Linda and his friends.
David liked to “work” in this spare time. He will long be remembered for his hardy laugh, but most of all, he will be remembered for his love for his family.
He was also a member of the Pioneer Engineers Club of Indiana, the International Cockshutt Club Incorporated and Indiana Farm Bureau.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm, Monday, January 12, 2026, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Funeral services will be at 11 am, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dan Richwine officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Suburban Hospice, 801 N. State St. Greenfield, Indiana 46140; or Pioneer Engineers Club of Rushville, Indiana in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared with David’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
