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Ralph Corley Obituary
Born in West Columbia, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Earl Claude Corley and Claudia Victoria Hendrix Corley.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Corley was a member of Transfiguration Lutheran Church.
Surviving is his wife, Harriet Sox Corley of West Columbia; daughters, Vicki Jean Formy (Charles) Duval of Hobe Sound, Fla., and Nancy Christine (Yosuke) Oshima of Myrtle Beach; son, Ralph H. (Mandy) Corley Jr., of Lexington; sisters, Betty Ballington, Edith Thompson and Nancy (Charles) Sharpe; sister-in-law, Beverly Corley all of West Columbia; brother, Homer (Agnes) Corley of Lexington; five grandchildren, Megumi and Michiya Oshima, Amanda, Nathan and Natalie Corley; and extended family, Mollie DuPriest Taylor and Earl DuPriest III and Steve DuPriest.
Mr. Corley was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Corley.
Graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009 in Celestial Memorial Gardens, officiated by the Rev. Alex Twedt.
The family will have a celebration of life from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the home of Henry and Mollie Taylor, 2640 Pine Lake Dr., West Columbia, S.C.
Please sign a guest book at thompsonsfuneral.com and at TheSunNews.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice.
Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Ken Willis
June 7, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the entire family
Miriam (Fowler) King
June 6, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Corley Stocker
June 6, 2009
Mrs. Corley, Vicki, Tina, Rick, Amanda, Nathan, Natalie and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Corley was such a wonderful person - he and Mrs. Corley always made my family feel like a part of their family. The George Burns look-a-like moments and the beach house memories are great! I know he will be missed by all of you.
Pat & Todd Dohner
June 6, 2009
Dear Corley Family:
We were so sorry to hear this sad news. I have many memories of Mr. Ralph while he was at Shepherd of the Sea. What a wonderful and special man he was. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you at this time and keep you in his care.
T Moise
June 6, 2009
Tina,
I was so sorry to read about your father's death. I remember him fondly at your wedding. My thoughts are with you and your family.
The Vander Wiele Family
June 6, 2009
The first time we met Corky & Harriet they made us feel like extended family members. We will never forget the wonderful beach house memories. We will miss Corky he was an extraordinary man! Our prayers are with the Corley Family.
Inez McGill
June 6, 2009
There are no words to express such a great loss. His memory will always make me smile.
Kathy Hoskins
June 6, 2009
Mom and I will surely miss all of the long years of laughter and joy we have shared with Corkey. What wonderful memories we have.
Mike Anderson
June 6, 2009
Vicki,
It has been years since I have seen you all. I think of you every time I pass by the old house on Sunset Blvd.
I am sorry to learn of your father's passing. It's a page in life that we all must accept, but never seem to be prepared to do. It is my sincere hope that you find comfort, even laughter, in the countless memories.
It would be great to hear from you. I'm in the Lexington phone book.
My love,
Mike Anderson
Norma Cooler
June 6, 2009
Oh, what fun times I've had over the years with Corky! Harriet, Tina, Vicki, Ricky, Meg, Michi, Oshima, and others.......you have many, many wonderful memories to keep close to your heart. You are in my thoughts. Hugs.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
June 5, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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