James F. Conners, 78, a longtime resident of Vero Beach, passed away May 28, 2022.  He was born in Tuscola, Illinois May 13, 1944 to the parents of Stephen P. Conners and Mayme A. Conners. The family moved to Vero Beach in 1957.  Jim graduated from Vero Beach high school in 1964.  He was employed and retired from Piper Aircraft.

He enjoyed spending time with his friends at Country Kitchen, fishing, sports, trucking with his nephew, and also spending time with his other nephews, nieces, and their children.

He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Hale of Arcola, Illinois and Elizabeth Bassani of Vero  Beach, Florida, and one brother Stephen Conners of Bonaire, Georgia.

His remains will be buried in Arcola, Illinois beside his loving parents