John Conley

John W. Conley, 76, of Circleville, died July 25, 2008 at Sunbridge Care Center. He was born February 15, 1932 in Portsmouth the son of the late Hollie and Dora (Williams) Conley. John was an Army veteran of the Korean War. After the war John received his bachelor’s degree from Asbury College, master’s degree from St. Thomas University and Doctor of Divinity from Asbury College. He also attended Ohio University, West Virginia School of Graduate Studies, Asbury Seminary and the South Texas College of Law. John pastured many years in Camden, S.C., Morehead, KY and South Charleston, WV. John was President of Gulf Coast Bible College in Houston and was instrumental in moving it to Oklahoma City where it became Mid-America Christian University. He was also President of Ohio Christian University. John was preceded in death by his daughter Kerri A. Conley. He is survived by his wife Dolores (Holton) Conley; daughter Konni (Paul) Gargour of Houston, TX.; grandchildren Cristina, Ashley and Chelsea. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday July 29, 2008 at Crossroads Church. Burial will be in Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Christian University. Arrangements were completed by the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.