Johnny Corley Sr. was born on July 10, 1935 to parents John and Leona Corley. He entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2021 at home with his loving family. Johnny was a great man with a good heart and huge amount of love that built the family you see today. He was always honest and blunt, you always knew what he was thinking. Johnny was a traditional man, the Head of the Household, he was stern and strict but always ready with humor, compassion and understanding. He was a kind and generous soul, he built a strong and unified family from many pieces and stitched them together with his commitment and love. His children are all blessed to call him “Pops”, he was a dad to all. Johnny married the love of his life, Linda, in June of 2002 and they had almost 18 years of adventure and love. Blending and raising their family was the greatest treasure of his life. He was a devoted husband, loving father, adoring grandfather, dedicated brother, uncle, son and friend. Some of his favorite things to do were traveling, gambling, fishing, gardening and playing dominoes. Johnny loved adventures, especially when it included spending time with loved ones and creating precious memories that will now be cherished by those he leaves behind.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leona Corley; sister, Beth Vice; son, Michael and daughter Lori Ann. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; daughters, Misti, Kristi, Tammi, Kyla, Jeannie, Donna, Kelly; sons, Jody, Johnny Jr., Marcus, David, Andy; granddaughters, Savannah, Megan, Melodi, Araminta, Rose, Bethany, Jewl, Savannah A., Trinity, Aries, Savannah N.; grandsons, Justin, George, George Jett, Cory, Preston, Dakota, Oreo, Brandon, Josh; sisters, Elaine, Lynda and husband Robert; brothers, Wesley, Larry and wife Marcie; mother-in-law, Helen; sister-in-law, Brenda. Johnny also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones, lifelong friends and his beloved dog, Digger.
Today we are all Corley’s and we were built by an amazing amount of love and commitment to family. Blood, marriage, adoption or just love, no matter what, TODAY WE ARE ALL CORLEY’S.
