Mr. Nikita Maurice Connor, 36, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 26, 1985, to Johnny William Bines and Sharon Denise Connor. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital in South Carolina.

Nikita graduated from Statesville High School and was employed at Tyson Foods as a line operator.

In addition to his parents, he leaves to cherish the memory of his life one son, Ni-Jual Connor of Statesville; his grandmother, Ruby Mae Connor; brothers, Cameron Jamel Connor of Charlotte, N.C., Quinton Daniels and Jaqua Daniels, both of Statesville, N.C.; sister, Calista Masha Connor of Norcross, Ga.; three uncles, Jason Satterfield of Georgia, Michael Bines, and Paul Bines; two aunts, Sonia Connor and Tracy Lazenby, both of Statesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Connor family.