MARYDEL, Del. - Clarence L. "Nip" "Hillbilly" Conner passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 in The University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Nip was born July 24, 1943 in Clayton, the son of the late William T. Conner, Sr. and Helen Dixon Conner. He worked as a caretaker for Sharon Hills Memorial Park in Dover, following his retirement from the Chrysler Corporation in Newark, Del. after 30 years of service. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, hunting, gardening, attending family events and socializing with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dittman Conner; a daughter, Daphne Dawn Hahn; a brother, William T. Conner, Jr. of Washington State; a sister, Ruthann Berghorn of Dover; a stepson, John Robinson, Jr. of Marydel, Del.; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013 in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna, DE., where friends may call two hours prior to the services. Burial will be in Delaneys Church Cemetery Clayton, DE. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.