William Emerson "Bud" Conner III

William Emerson Conner III, "Bud," died on July 3, 2018. He was born on August 4, 1951, in Newport, Arkansas, to William Emerson Conner Jr., and Katherine Stokes Conner. He lived the first ten years of his life in Fitzhugh, Arkansas, then moved with his family to Newport, where he lived the rest of his life. He attended the Augusta and the Newport Public Schools, and then the University of Arkansas. He was a farmer. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, and by his cousin, Robert Holden Conner. He is survived by two sisters, Ann Conner Dillard and Martha Conner McNair, by his brother-in-law, David Malcolm McNair, Jr., by one niece, Lucy McNair Tschetter and her husband, Matt, one nephew, Emerson Conner McNair and his wife, Allyson, three great-nieces and one great-nephew. He is also survived by his uncle, John L. Conner Sr., his aunt, Mary Alice Conner, and his cousins, John L. Conner, Jr., and his wife, Andrea, and Mary Alice Alleger and her husband, Rob. The family especially appreciates the love and support of Bud's many friends, especially those who helped him during the last stage of his life, including Sheryl Howard, Dean Miller, Roger Rudd, and Kenny Thaxton. There will be a graveside service at Walnut Grove Cemetery on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NEA Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 1960, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72403, or to a favorite charity. To light a memorial candle, leave a message of condolence, or sign the guest register, please visit our website at www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.