Charles Denver Conard

June 20, 2016 Charles Denver "Dick" Conard, also lovingly known as "Papa John" age 85, husband of Jewel "Dib" Huffstetler Conard of 1431 Neal Shoals Rd., Union, SC., went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 17, 2016 at Loweman Home. Mr. Conard was born in Lockhart, June 25, 1930, a son of the late John Thomas and Vergie Black Conard. He was a graduate of Lockhart High School and a member of Lockhart Presbyterian Church. Mr. Conard served in the United States Army and the South Carolina National Guard for a total of 41 years of service and worked as an electrician until his retirement. He was a member of the Lockhart Masonic Lodge 244 and was an avid gardener. Mr. Conard was the last surviving member of his immediate family Surviving in addition to his wife are four daughters, Ann Hunter Bennett and husband Brenton of Chapin, Dawn Conard of Chester, Amy Conard of Irmo and Amanda Jane Conard of Pacolet; Grandchildren, Alexis Bennett and David Bennett both of Chapin and Christopher Silliman of Pacolet. Mr. Conard was predeceased by five sisters, Louise Rash, Irene "Tug" Lee, Jerusha Palmer, Marie "Bay" Stephenson and Carolyn "Cooter" McKnight; three brothers, W.E. "Runt" Conard, John Lloyd "Red" Conard and John Thomas "Bud" Conard. Graveside services were held at 3:00 PM Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church cemetery conducted by the Rev. Dr. Steve Lemons. Memorials may be made to Lockhart Presbyterian Church, in care of Mrs. Eugenia McKnight, 353 Brown's Creek Church Rd., Union, SC 29379 or Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, in Care of Eddie Wilson, 1175 Mt. Tabor Church Rd., Jonesville, SC 29353 or the Humane Society, 218 N. Pinckney St., Union, SC 29379. The family will be at the home, 1431 Neal Shoals Rd., Union, SC 29379.