Conner, Louis Alfred, Sr., 1942-2020

Louis Alfred Conner Sr. was born September 16, 1942 to Hazel Blalark and Clarence Conner in Tallulah, Louisiana. Louis was an activist who gave tirelessly of his time and resources to his community. He was the first African American Food and Beverage Director in a Las Vegas casino. He served as a Commissioner of the Las Vegas Housing Authority, President of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, President of the Nevada Black Chamber of Commerce and a board member for the Las Vegas Boys and Girls Club. His love of entrepreneurship led him to own and operate Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge for over thirty years. He took great pride in being a 33rd Degree Mason and a Shriner and was a lifetime member of Phillip E. Bell Jr. Lodge #5. He passed away on January 16, 2020.

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