A.D.-Correll-Obituary

A.D. "Pete" Correll

Atlanta, Georgia

Age 80

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DIED
May 25, 2021
AGE
80
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia

Obituary

A.D. "Pete" Correll, the former president of Georgia-Pacific and a philanthropist who helped save Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta from financial troubles, has died at age 80.In addition to his work with Grady Hospital, he was cited by President Bill Clinton in 1995 for lessons learned from him...

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A lot has happened since Plymouth N.C. days - about 1975+-. Sorry to learn about Pete. We think about y'all & AD3 & Elizabeth many times.

I just found out Pete died, I know Wally would have wanted me to send a note..he admired Pete through his working days with Pete...so sorry to hear the news...

Pete and I worked together in Plymouth, NC in the early/mid-70's. It was easy to see even then that he would become the business leader he became. Pete, Ada Lee and the two kids were wonderful friends and neighbors. Godspeed, Pete, and please watch over Ada Lee, Elizabeth and Alston as they face the healing process.
Ed Benson, Walnut Creek, CA

He was the best leader that I ever had the privilege to work for. You had to get past his gruff exterior to realize what a big heart was inside.

A legend and an inspiration.
Treated everyone with respect.
Pushed to drive change and a positive impact.
I was fortunate to have learned from him while in meetings or gatherings as he was pushing us to all be better.
His legacy lives through his family.

Bea



A giant of a man with a heart of gold. Would have made a great President. An inspiration in so many ways. RIP, my friend...and my love to Ada Lee and all the Correll family.

Ada Lee, Elizabeth, Alston - and the whole family:
Pete will be missed but he won’t be forgotten. His legacy lives on in many different ways. And we will cherish his memory with great appreciation.
Anke & Christian

You will be missed.
Great man
Amazing leader
He was an inspiration

Ada Lee and family,
Pete was and is an icon for me.
Even though it it has been 20 years since I retired from GP your friendship and caring I have never forgotten.
Ada Lee, I have never forgotten you visiting the hospital when my son JB was injured and fighting for his life shortly after we moved to Atlanta.
Now it is time to remember Pete for all the many great and good things he did.
He has left a legacy that we can all be proud of.
God Bless you all,