Joseph  "Joe" Conn was born August 21, 1935 and departed this life Wednesday, December 30, 2020 reaching the age of 85 years. He was the son of the late John Lee and Ruth (Ramsey) Conn.

He married Betty Pyles and to this union two children were born.

He is survived by: one son, Wayne (Ginger) Conn; one daughter, Elizabeth (Wesley) Russell; and two grandchildren, Emilee Madison Conn and Maggie Caroline Dishman. He is also survived by: one brother, Kenneth Lee Conn; and one sister, Kathy Jane Bell; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, John and Ruth Conn, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Betty Conn; one grandchild, Lilly Dean Dishman; and sisters, Betty Ann Kleinschmitt, Geneva Shepherd, and Georgina Shoemaker.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, 2021 between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4, 2020 at 11 am at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Parmley's Grove Cemetery.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and upon recommendations from the Governor's Office for Funeral Homes, there will be some restrictions for service attendance. You are asked to please wear a mask or facial covering and observe the social distancing guidelines. No communal food or drinks are allowed at this time. Please feel free to sign the online guestbook or send a private condolence message through our website.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.