John Corry, Sr., 87, of DeBary, Florida died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial in Ormond Beach, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Rev. Glenn Martin will officiate with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, 2009, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Mr. Corry was born on September 28, 1921 in Tift County and was the son of Frank Howard Corry, Sr. and Maureen Ridgdill Corry, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Frank Corry, Jr. He was a retired real estate appraiser and of the Presbyterian faith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served from 1943 to 1946.
Mr. Corry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Whiddon Corry of DeBary, Florida, formerly of Tifton; one son and daughter-in-law, John, Jr. and Varusha Corry of Daytona Beach, Florida; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Henry Bodie of Pendleton, South Carolina; two granddaughters, Amy Bodie and Sara Bodie Goldrick and her husband Danny; and two great grandchildren, Ty and Katie Goldrick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Thornwell Home for Children, 302 S. Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325 or to the charity of one's choice.