Larry Alden Corley
August 25, 1939 ~ April 11, 2019
Larry Alden “Pappy” Corley, 79, of Philippi, WV passed away on April 11, 2019.
Larry was born August 25, 1939 to Verne and Ica Bennett Corley, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Philippi High School in 1956.
On July 8th 1957 he was united in marriage to Deanna Sharon Dadisman Corley. She preceded him in death December 5th 2018. They were married 61 years.
Together they had 5 children, son Jimmy Corley and wife Cheryl of Philippi, daughter Joyce Corley Wilson of Philippi, son Jeff Corley of Philippi, daughter Angie Corley Clausen and husband Rick of Bonnie Lake, Washington and son Burt Corley and wife Amy of Philippi. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Tim Wilson and granddaughter Amber Dailey. He has 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Larry worked as a farmer and coal miner until he retired.
Larry had 13 brothers and sisters. Those who preceded him in death are Ernest Corley, Mary Margaret Waller and husband Tom, Hilma Jean Corley, Carol Holbert and husband Herbert, Milton Corley and wife Shirley, Mavis Tompson and husband Hugh, Vern Jr Corley and wife Mary, Richard Corley, and brothers-in-law Ronnie Moore and Bob Metheny. Living siblings are Robert Corley and wife Nina, Connie Metheny, Karen Corley, Willis Corley and wife Aggie and Marian Corley and sister in law Carmen Corley.
Larry served in the United States Army from 1957-1960 and was stationed in Germany. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi, the Barbour County Democrat Executive Committee and the Union Community Improvement Association. He was an avid hunter and horseman.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Legion Post 44 at 63 South Main Street, Philippi, WV 26416.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 6-8pm and on Monday, April 15th from 8-11am the service time with Pastor Lester Lind officiating. Interment will follow in Pitman Cemetery with military honors being accorded. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com
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So very sorry to hear about the loss of this great man! Larry made a difference in many lives and will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family!
So very sorry to hear about this. Our thoughts are with his family, and hope the good memories bring some comfort.
Kathy and Danny
Sorry to hear this! and sorry 4 your family We had a ball when a football game was on.. May God Bless the family!! Judy
In memory of Larry Alden Corley, Judy Dadisman lit a candle
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Larry. He was a man who through his quiet involvment and actions made a positive mark and many kind memories. The world would be better off if there were more like LARRY and less like others.
Larry will certainly be missed and fondly remembered.
I am so sorry for your loss Jimmy & family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of another great member of the generation that I grew up knowing with our parents. He will be missed by all.
Larry Corley was a true patriot and a man of honor. He was without a doubt the most loyal democrat I ever met in the 10 years I served in the House of Delegates 46th District. He was a true friend and an avid turkey hunter. I was fortunate enough to get to turkey hunt with Larry before he left this earth. He worked exceptionally hard to get democrats elected to local, state, and national offices. James Wager, Larry and I campaigned together all over Barbour County when I ran for the Senate in 2014. All told I believe we spend 11 days going door to door in Barbour County. Everyone we met loved Larry and appreciated his dedication and hard work ethic. He will be missed by all the members of the VFW, his family, and the citizens of Barbour County.
Larry was a fine gentleman & a true American patriot. He was a lover of history & its lessons of liberty. I had the privilege to work with him on the acquisition and preservation of Laurel Hill Civil War Battlefield. Larry played a key role in that effort, always leading, yet never seeking the limelight for his considerable efforts. My fondest memories of Larry are on horseback, dressed in his cavalry uniform at the Laurel Hill reenactments. With a gleam in his eye & a smiling face, he looked ready to lead the charge for all that is just & right in this world. God bless Larry & his family.