December 4, 1954 – May 9, 2025
Beaufort, S.C.
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Dusty Conner, devoted husband, brother, uncle, and all-around good friend to countless others.
Known for his generosity of spirit and exceptional culinary skills, Dusty was a consummate hairdresser and make-up artist with years of experience. He could dress you, do your hair and make-up then cook dinner for you without skipping a beat, all the while regaling you with covert and bawdy stories about his life.
Born in Lumberton, N.C., Dusty showed us how a small-town boy could achieve his dream of becoming a great cosmetologist/teacher through hard work and dedication. His passion for sharing took him all over the world with a profession he dearly loved. He is known all over for his contributions to the cosmetology industry, winning many awards.
Dusty is preceded in death by his parents, Sue Neil and Henry Conner, and his brother Kim Conner. He is survived by his husband of 39 years, Brad Ballington; his brother Jerry Conner of Lumberton, N.C.; his sisters Linda Bissell and Nancy Wilkerson of Lumberton, N.C., and Yvonne Britt of Chadburn, N.C., and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dusty to Alzheimer Family Services of Greater Beaufort, P.O. Box 1514, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 or Friends of Caroline Hospice, 329 Friends Lane, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936.
