Spiro-Cora-Obituary

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Spiro Pete Cora

Jackson, Mississippi

Jan 7, 1935 – Sep 1, 2011 (Age 76)

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BORN
January 7, 1935
DIED
September 1, 2011
AGE
76
LOCATION
Jackson, Mississippi

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Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home Obituary

On 1 September 2011, Spiro Pete Cora, age 76, died peacefully at home from cancer. Spiro was born 7 January 1935 at 5 o'clock in the morning to Ourania (Nina) Pappaspiridon Cora and Panagiotis (Pete) Cora both originally of Skopelos, Greece, in Greenville, Mississippi. Spiro attended Greenville...

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Spiro Cora--one word-unforgetable. My prayers are with you and he will be greatly missed. (sissy Friend Wingfield class of 1990)

I am one of the many blessed souls who had the privilege of having Mr. Cora as a history teacher at Wingfield. I always loved history, so being in his class made it all the better. My prayers are with the family. God bless you.

Mr. Cora was a teacher of mine in '96 or so and I remember him fondly. Years later I called the Cora house after reading in the Clarion Ledger that Spiro had been in the restaurant business, hoping that he was still in it, but was retired. Maybe we can sample his cuisine past the pearlies. God bless.

Always in our hearts..we love you Mr. Cora ! (Wingfield 91).

Such an amazing man. Mr. Cora inspired my love of history and was the most spectacular teacher, mentor any one could ever imagine. His beautiful soul will be missed. I am so greatful that he touched my life. My prayers are with the Cora family. Thank you for sharing him with us at Wingfield. May God bless you !

Mr. Cora was 1 of my farvorite teachers at Wingfield. He wasa great person to be around. Always laughing and being a generally kind person to everyone. He will be missed by many. My prayers are with the family.

Mr. Cora was as much an outstanding human being as he was an outstanding educator. Men like him are few and far between. - James Ethridge (Psalm 28:7)

My favorite history teacher, but more importantly, my favorite "life teacher." He taught me to take a stand for what I believe, and to KNOW what I believe. He taught me conviction, and confidence in those convictions. I have taught my kids what he taught me. He was a great man, and I will miss him. Wingfield was better because of him, and so am I.

We have known Mr. Cora for almost 20 years. It has been a pleasure, he is a wonderful man. So many good memories.
We love you,
Peggy Causbie, Sean & Terrie Schulz Raegan & Hunter