Mr. Lagrand W. Connor, age 94, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Birmingham, Alabama and Newton, Kansas went to be with our Lord August 18, 2011. He proudly served his country in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, of seventy years, and is survived by his Son, Chancie (Dora) Connor, Daughter Sharon Kay (Robert) Olesen; Grandson Bobby (Aimee) Olesen; Granddaugher, Amanda Olesen; two great grandchildren Ty and Avery Olesen; and his brother Gaylord (Glenda) Connor and family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and his spirit will live within us forever. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the nurses, doctors and volunteers at Gulfside Regional Hospice for their professionalism, compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Gulfside Regional Hospice, Inc. 6117 Trouble Creek Road Newport Richey, FL 34653 Visitation will be held 1-3 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, 2701 John Hawkins, Hoover, AL 35277 205-987-0020