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Matthew Corley Obituary

Matthew Corley II CHESAPEAKE - Matthew Corley II passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1933, in Lexington County, South Carolina, to the late Essie Lou Corley- Brown and Matthew Lybrand. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Essie and Clarence Brown Sr.; his father, Matthew Lybrand; a brother, Donald Brown Sr.; and a sister, Binkie Lybrand. Matthew was an active member of Campostella Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church, Norfolk, where he served faithfully for more than 50 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Patricia Corley; three sons, Matthew Corley III, Ronald Corley and Kevin Richardson; four daughters, Rhonda Bullock (David), Dalphine White, Lynette Love, and Crystal Corley; five brothers, Clarence Brown Jr., Curtis Brown Sr., Joseph Brown Sr., Marvin Lybrand (Sandra), and Matthew Lybrand Jr.; four sisters, Earthadell Dunston (Richard), Floria Barial, Beverly Garris, and Alice Fuller; a very special aunt and uncle, Floria and Ruben Dial; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held Friday, July 31, at noon in Campostella Heights SDA Church with Pastor Colin Braithwaite Jr. officiating. A viewing will be today, July 30, from 2 to 8 p.m. in Riddick Funeral Services. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.riddickfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 30, 2009.

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Dwight & Gwen Love

August 2, 2009

Hello Family-Peace and Christ Be With You. God's Garden Must Be Beautiful. JP touched a lot of lives. We all loved him, but God loved Him more. There's no sweeter reunion than a Faher with His child. Be Encouaged. May God Strengthen You and Comfort You During This Time. Keeping You In Our Thoughts and Prayers.

Leavelle & Evans Family

July 30, 2009

To the Corley family, we are very sadden by the loss of Mr. Matt. It will feel so strange not seeing him sitting on the porch in the morning reading his bible. Our love and prayers are with each and every family member. We will miss him dearly as a neighbor and friend!

July 30, 2009

I was very sadden to hear of Matthew's "JP" passing. The Brown family has been like my family because of how close my family were to them. I remember seeing JP when I was growing up, so hearing of his passing was like hearing an uncle of mine had passed. My deepest condolences to the Corley-Brown family. May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you.

Angie Burrus (Sue Moore's daughter)

Angie Burrus

July 30, 2009

I was very sadden to hear of Matthew's "JP" passing. The Brown family has been like my family because of how close my family were to them. I remember seeing JP when I was growing up, so hearing of his passing was like hearing an uncle of mine had passed. My deepest condolences to the Corley-Brown family. May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you.

Angie Burrus (Sue Moore's daughter)

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