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Henry Corley Obituary

Henry Irving Corley COLUMBIA - The Homegoing Service for Henry Irving Corley will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Pleasant Spring A.M.E. Church (111 Pleasant Springs Court) with burial in the church cemetery. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home (2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia) has been entrusted with the arrangements. The visitation for Mr. Corley will be held this evening at the funeral home from 6-7:00 p.m. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Henry was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Ellen Golden Corley. He passed away on December 30, 2014. He was 56. Mr. Corley was a successful brick mason for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Spring A.M.E. Church. He is survived by his wife, Angela Thompson-Corley; his children: Jonathan (Terra) Corley, Nicholas (Jasimine) Corley and Melissa Lybrand; grandchildren: Tyanna, Kimberley and Alexander; siblings: Johnnie Mae Patterson, John (Patricia) Corley, Jr., Richard (Velvet) Corley, Sr., Norma (Jerome) Mackey, Carolyn (Willie) Corley-Ashford and Martha Corley-Lake; and other loving relatives and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com.

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Published by The State on Jan. 2, 2015.

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January 17, 2015

Melissa I'm so Sorry to hear about your father passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!

Tasha Meeks

Velda (Jackson) Frazier

January 6, 2015

Angela I am so sorry to hear of Irving's passing. You had been on mind lately. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this different time.

Christie Talbert-Branham

January 5, 2015

Mo and Carolyn I am sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Know that my prayers are with all of your family!

Christy Cassidy-Shirey

January 5, 2015

Angela, I am so sorry to hear of Irving's passing. I think about you often. If there is anything I can do to help you or the kids please let me know. Praying for you and your family.

Fanni Simmons

January 4, 2015

Carolyn please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time.

stacyy nelson

January 4, 2015

boy, i sure miss my godfather. ill love you forever, uncle jug!

WANDA & LESTER PATTERSON

January 3, 2015

THE LOSS OF SOMEONE SO CLOSE IS DIFFICULT TO BEAR. WE SHARE YOUR GRIEF.

Rev. Dr. Tobie Pollock

January 3, 2015

May his memory bring peace and comfort at this time. We (Hardy and Pollock family) continue to pray for you and your family.

Gloria (Glodean) Coleman

January 2, 2015

Angela, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Seth Boyer

January 2, 2015

A sad day to hear of the passing of another longtime friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Corley family. May God Comfort and Bless you all.

Fanni Simmons

January 2, 2015

I'm deeply saddened by the loss of your brother. Please know that your friends are here for you.
Fanni Simmons

Diane Green

January 2, 2015

Angela, We are so sorry to hear about Irving's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Steve and Diane Green

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