Jarrod S. Conger

Jarrod Scott Conger, 47, of Davenport passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10th at Berean Baptist Church, 3103 W. 13th St., Davenport. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Cremation rites will follow services and there will be no burial.  In honor of Jarrod, the family asks that those attending wear their favorite sports team or Star Wars apparel.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jarrod was born March 25, 1976, in Davenport, the son of Jeffrey and Becky (Ballard) Conger.  He was united in marriage to Nicole “Nicky” DePardo on July 16, 1997, in Davenport.  Jarrod worked as a field supervisor for Environmental Management Services in Davenport for over 25 years.  He cherished time with his family and his numerous friends.  Jarrod was always ready for his wife’s next adventure, including paranormal investigations.  He loved running away from the spirits the most!  Jarrod had a great appreciation for God’s beauty in nature, especially while visiting his favorite places of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.  He and Nicky enjoyed visiting there at least once a year.  Playing softball, watching professional wrestling events, and traveling with family were among his favorite pastimes.  Jarrod enjoyed attending sporting events and supporting his children’s activities at Davenport North High School.  He was an avid Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Iowa Hawkeyes fan.  

Jarrod was an active member of Berean Baptist Church, served as past president of the F.O.E. Davenport #235 and on the board of Davenport City Cemetery.  He also volunteered for the annual Bix race, handing out water and encouragement to the participants.  

Those left to honor his memory are his wife of 26 years, Nicky Conger of Davenport; his children, Calvin “Lil Cal” (Allison Gens) Conger of Scottsdale, Arizona and Kaylynn (Ryan Aaseby) Conger of Davenport; grandchildren, Matthew James, Bellamy Scott, and one on the way, Amelia Rose; his mother, Becky Whitlock of Davenport; his father and step-mother, Jeff & Amy Conger of Davenport; siblings, Melissa (Kyle) Gottschalk of Lowden, Iowa, Brandon (Nicole) McCoy Conger of Davenport, and Calvin E. Conger of Davenport; nieces and nephew, Shelby, Kyra, Aubrey, Kaci, and Kory; great-niece and great-nephew, Eva Mae and Kael; maternal grandmother, Patricia Ballard of Davenport; father-in-law and step-mother-in-law, Tony & Kelly DePardo of Davenport; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tony DePardo Jr. of Davenport, Sherry McCain of Lebanon, Tennessee, Kelsey DePardo of Davenport, and Cody DePardo of Davenport; Jarrod’s bonus children, Jacob Erwin, Nate Goettsch, Nick Chriswell, Kenny Redmond, Mitchell Kelley, Alexia Hickman, and Chloe Harmon; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Bill Whitlock; paternal grandparents, Calvin & Edna May Conger; maternal grandfather, Lester Ballard; and mother-in-law and step-father-in-law, Jan & Bob Knee.