Brian Keith Conatser, age 63, of Russellville, passed away from injuries sustained from a car accident August 15, 2021.  He was born on August 11, 1958, to parents, James and JoAnn (West) Conatser of Trumann.  Mr. Conatser's wife, Ann Shields, also passed away in the accident.

Mr. Conatser was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, John Randall Conatser.

Survivors include one brother, Steve Allen Conatser of Trumann; and three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cynthia Gail and Kirk Barber of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, DeAnna Marie and Jason Harrison of Cibolo, Texas and Jamie Ruth Neal of Topeka, Kansas.

Mr. Conatser received his Bachelor of Music from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, and his Master's Degree in Music from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri.  Mr. Conatser was a current instructor of music/piano at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He taught/coached piano and voice at Arkansas Tech, Arkansas State, University of Central Arkansas, Florida International University, and Oregon State University.

Mr. Conatser and his wife were organists at their church, First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.  They played beautifully together. His greatest joy in life was music: performing and collaborating with others.  At an early age, Mr. Conatser showed great talent in playing the piano.  He was equally talented playing the organ and harpsichord.  He also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and no crossword puzzle stood a chance against him. He loved spending time with family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

The graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, August 20, 2021, at St. Paul (Gravel Hill) Cemetery near Dover with the Rev. Brian Brock officiating under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

An open viewing will be held Thursday from 12:00-4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.  The family will receive friends via drive by visitation from 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Shinn Funeral Chapel entrance.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 N 2nd St, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.