CAMPBELL HILL - Darrel D. Conner, 84, of Campbell Hill, passed away at 7:35 am, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Darrel was born on July 25, 1929 in Burden, Kansas, the son of Ben and Ruby Treadway Conner. He married Karen Goforth on June 12, 1958 at the Baptist-Presbyterian Church in Campbell Hill. Darrel graduated from Burden, KS High School in 1948, where he excelled in basketball. Darrel earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1956 at McKendree College, Lebanon, IL. He completed his Master's degree at Pittsburg State College, Pittsburg, KS in 1967. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Darrel was a coach and the principal of the Campbell Hill Elementary School for 17 years. He was an elementary teacher in the Trico School District for 37 years, retiring in 1993. Darrel was a Boy Scout leader for Trico boys for a number of years. Darrel was a member of the Steeleville Baptist Church and served there in various ways. He enjoyed the activities of the church's Antique Girls & Boys. He was a life member of the National Education Association, the Illinois Teacher's Association and Jackson County Retired Teachers. Darrel is survived by his wife, Karen of Campbell Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Belinda Conner of DuQuoin, IL and Marc and Seren Conner of Chester, IL; one daughter, Melissa Phoenix of Campbell Hill; six grandchildren, Ben, Rebecca, Madison and Zackary Conner and Brandon and Cole Phoenix; one twin brother, Doyle (Flo) Conner of Belle Plaine, KS; one brother-in-law, Dr. Gary (Sue) Goforth of Nashville, IL; and nieces and nephews. Darrel was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Devon and Dale Conner. Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, Steeleville, with Rev. Trey Reid officiating. Burial will follow in Looney Springs Cemetery, Campbell Hill. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, where friends may call from 5 to 8 pm Friday and on Saturday from 7:30 am until 1 pm then from 2 to 3 pm at the church. Memorials may be given to Steeleville Baptist Church or Looney Springs Cemetery.