Burlington, North Carolina
1940 - 2019
Reverend Richard Earl Chorley "Dick, Rich, Chortles, Dad, Grandpa" January 25, 1940 - April 14, 2019 Burlington Richard Chorley was born in Cortland, NY, the son of Francis and Ruth Chorley. His sister, Sara Chorley Saunders, was born two years later. He was raised in Norwich, NY and graduated...
Read MoreWe have known and loved Dick, Ginny and the children for many years and have always been grateful for their love, participation, and dedication for all at Watts Street Baptist Church. We will be mourning with you and praying for God's comfort and peace for all.
Judy and Robert Berry
April 18, 2019 | Durham, NC
Bob and Drew 2010
Aunt Virginia, I am so very sorry I will not be with you and the family for Uncle Sick's. Memorial service. I love ❤ you so very much. Uncle Dick was a very special person in my life and I can't believe I am talking about him in the past sense. The wonderful memories I treasure of times together with my parents, my sisters, my children and my grandchildren will bring me comfort and joy always. I am so sorry that I have not kept closer in touch. I miss you all so much. I look forward to seeing...
Jo Ann Sawyer
April 17, 2019 | Palm Harbor, FL
Dick made every effort for me to feel welcome when I first became a member at Watts. Always a kind word and smile. What a wonderful witness of our living Lord. Praying for all of you.
Greg Cole
April 17, 2019 | Supply, NC | Friend
Thoughts for the family, what a tremendous loss. Peace & comfort during this difficult time. I will miss his smiles.
Amie Koch
April 17, 2019 | Durham
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was a lovely man and I have many memories of him and Ginny at YPPC events. I pray for you in your loss, but delight in the fact that he is with his maker and where he can be eternally happy.
Andrea Mancour
April 17, 2019 | Rougemont, NC
Deepest sympathy and prayers to everyone.
Thomas Hugel
April 17, 2019 | Swanzey, NH | Friend
Dick was a wonderful, Godly man, who will be greatly missed by all of us! Love and comfort too Ginny and all of the family...
Stella Smith
April 17, 2019 | Durham, NC
Dick Chorley was a friend and neighbor in Old West Durham. A good man who cared about his community. Ginny, we're all holding you in the light.
John Schelp
April 17, 2019 | Durham, NC
My recollection of Richard was through the BYF at First Baptist Norwich. Having many memories of having just plain fun as a teenager, doing a variety of things, in the group. In my memory we always knew him as Richard, no nickname, just Richard.
One special memory is our trip to Toronto, Canada to attend to World Baptist Convention with Rev. Paul Gleason. A memorable experience in 1958, again just a laid back good time.
I remember him as rather quiet, reserved, and respectful never an...
Bob Smith
April 17, 2019 | Norwich, NY