BRUNSWICK — Joseph “Edward” O’Connor, Sr. of Brunswick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 92.
O’Connor was born January 6, 1934, in Sylvania, Ga., to James Donovan O’Connor Sr. and Edna Claire Enneis. He lived a life defined by his faith, service and abiding love for his family.
O’Connor served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a desk clerk at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) for close to four decades before retiring at the beginning of this year. He was also a dedicated member of Blythe Island Baptist Church.
O’Connor will be remembered for his love of visiting the Appalachian mountains with his family, enjoying the sounds of Appalachian bluegrass music, and reading old western novels. Above all, he cherished his sweetheart and loving wife of 69 years, Glenda James.
He is survived by his wife and their two children, Joseph Edward O’Connor Jr. (Pamela) of Brunswick and Melissa Kaye O’Connor of Waynesville; his grandsons, Anthony Curry, Matthew Curry and Harris O’Connor (Mikaela); his granddaughters, Amanda Taylor (Henry) and Sarah Julien (Alex); and his great-grandchildren Abbie, Ashton, Hayden, Dalton, Bradyn, Jospeh, Aubree, Emma, and Brooks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his three brothers, Donovan, William, and Harris O’Connor; and his grandson, Johnathon Ryals.
A funeral service was held Friday, October 9 at Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. The service was officiated by Pastor Mike Landrum.
Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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