Roger W. Conner

Roger W. Conner, 66, of Middletown, died on June 16, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on December 11, 1959, in Middletown, OH to William Hobert and Doris Jean (Risner) Conner.

Roger was the owner and founder of Flowers by Roger, Inc. He began his 50-year career, at the early age of fifteen, in the basement of his parents’ home all while attending Middletown High School. His list of accomplishments truly exemplifies his contagious enthusiasm and passion for life, laughter, family, friends, and his love of flowers. In 1977, after he was the recipient of The W.W. Sebald Self-Reliance Award, his career took off. He received national recognition as he appeared on ABC's Good Morning and his flower designs appeared and were featured in House Beautiful and Bride's Magazines. He served the floral industry with the same contagious passion as his community. Roger's dedication to his community was outstanding as he supported many organizations in Middletown. Roger's life truly embodies the quote, "Never take more from life than what you give back".

Roger is survived by his mother, Doris Jean Risner Conner; husband, Doug Thrush; brother, Charles Conner; nephews August Conner and Monroe Conner and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Hobert Conner; beloved granny, Nettie Risner; grandfather, Charles Risner; grandparents, Oliver & Beatrice Conner.

Visitation will be Friday, June 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Spaulding Funeral Home & Crematory, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr.) Middletown, OH.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2709 McGee Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044 with Pastor Brian Wardlaw officiating.

Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum.

Memorial contributions may be made to WHIIMS, 10. S Highview Rd, Middletown, OH 45044.

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