Cory Voss

NEWPORT NEWS - Cory Voss, 30, died Monday, April 30, 2007. He was a loving father, husband, brother, son, and friend to all who knew him. Cory was born in Illinois, and at 18, joined the Navy and moved to Hampton Roads. While serving in the Navy, Cory attended Tidewater Community College and graduated. He then pursued his bachelor's degree with the ROTC unit at Old Dominion University in business administration, graduating with honors, August 2005, with an immediate commissioning officer rank. He was an officer in the Untied States Navy aboard the USS ELROD, Norfolk. He loved his job and performed his duties with perfection. He will be greatly missed by the ELROD family. Cory enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved his children and any free time was used to be with his family. He was a funny guy that could always seem to make you laugh at any moment. He loved basketball and watching his children's soccer games. Cory leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Catherina Voss, his daughter, Casey Voss, and his son, Cory Voss Jr., of the home. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Wilson, and her husband, M.D. Wilson; brother, Dustin Voss; sister, Kristen Smith, and her husband, Justin Smith, and newborn nephew, Lucas Smith; a stepdaughter, Kari Wiggins; and a very special friend, Ronnie Spicher. He was always 'The Goof Ball' life of the party and will be deeply missed by all. A private military ceremony with full honors held for family, close friends, and co-workers in Chesapeake, Va., May 7, 2007. Following the ceremony, there will be a short gathering at the home of the Voss family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to the USS ELROD, FFG 55, FPOAE 09568-1509 in care of Casey and Cory Voss Jr.