"Elsie, so sorry about your loss. May you find comfort in special memories you shared. My thoughts are with you and your family."
In loving memory of
John W. "Bill" Corley Jr
September 27, 1934 - April 16, 2017
John W. (Bill) Corley, Jr., 82, of Cumming passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Bill retired from AT Technologies after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Lion's Club, having served as Treasurer, Vice President and President. Bill also was a former Vice President for the Camp for the Blind and was a director for Habitat for Humanity, and a Construction Manager for a number of years. He started and coached a Pee Wee League, a youth baseball league. Bill was a Den Leader for Cub Scouts and Webelos. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cumming, and Lakewood Lodge #443 F Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Elsie Corley; sons, Glenn Corley, Ken (Betty) Corley, Vince Corley; grandchildren, Mindy (Chris) Simons, Megan Kirby, Tonya (Robert) Sykes, Jake Corley, Brad Corley, Austin Corley; 9 great grandchildren; and several other close relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bob Jolly officiating. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow at Sawnee View Gardens.It was Bill's request that all attending wear blue jeans. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Fuller Center for Housing, 1400 Market Place Blvd, Ste. 153, Cumming, GA 30041 Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Visitation DetailsTuesday, April 18th, 2017, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Tuesday, April 18th, 2017, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Wednesday, April 19th, 2017, 9:00am - 11:00am, Ingram Funeral Home Service DetailsWednesday, April 19th, 2017, 11:00am, Ingram Funeral Home Interment DetailsSawnee View Gardens
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"A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including his life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it."
"Ralph & I are sending our sincere condolence to the Corley family. Praying for God's peace and Love to surround each of you. We love you."
"Ken and I send our deepest sympathy to the Corley family on the passing of Bill. A very special man, whom we regret not having the opportunity to get to know better. We will treasure the memories that we have of him. May your precious memories help you through this difficult time. Love, Ken, Karoline & Ken Jr."
"To the family of John Corley: I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. I pray that you can find comfort in God who comforts all in the time of their grief, 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 and in his promises recorded in the Bible at John 5:28, 29 and Psalm 37:11, 29. There you will find a beautiful hope for the future of our loved ones. May sweet memories surround you and bring you comfort. My deepest sympathy."
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"Definition of a Veteran A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including his life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it."