Jerry Michael O'Connor

Jerry Michael O’Connor,74, a resident of the Croft House in Aiken, passed away peacefully at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in New Orleans, LA on January 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Frank A. & Eunice Maul O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor was of the Catholic faith and was a retired police officer. Mr. O’Connor served with duty and honor his country in the United States Navy and was the President of the USS Farragut Assoc. In addition, Mr. O’Connor loved spending time serving as a caddie with the Augusta National Golf Club.

Mr. O’Connor is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Traci (Clint) O’Connor-Wilson of Fata, TX & Adrianne (Jason) Luna of Ozona, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick (Joules) O’Connor of Katy, TX; a niece and her husband, Lauren (Scott) Huntley of Augusta, GA; grandchildren, Cheyanne, Bradley, Nick, Skylar, Michael, Gabriella, Kaytlyn, Delilah, Claire & Wyatt; great grandchildren, Jude and Lennon as well as his numerous friends at the Croft House.

In addition to his parents, Mr. O’Connor was pre-deceased by his sister, Carolyn Lynn and his niece, Lisa Lynn.

Interment services will take place in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C., 20005

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW. Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649.6234 has charge of arrangements.

Online expressions of sympathy for the family may be made by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com