Pelion - Mr. Odell Corley, 92, entered into rest Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009.
Mr. Corley was the husband of Avis Gunter Corley for 58 years prior to her passing in 1994. Their children are: Patrick (Maxine) Corley of Williston, Karl Lee (Linda) Corley of Pelion, Ann (late Billy Ray) Norton of West Columbia, Larry O. (Carolyn) Corley, and Roy Corley of Gilbert, Faye C. Hunter of Pelion, and Blair (Kathy) Corley of Gaston; 11 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. He was the brother of Julius C. Corley, and Robert L. Corley of West Columbia, Milledge C. Corley of Lexington, and the late: Leo Corley, Woodrow Corley, Gwendolyn Rodes, Austin Corley, Pete Corley, and Mageline Lawrence.
Mr. Corley was born in Saluda County and was the son of the late George Lee and Lutecia Gantt Corley. He was a giant of a man. Mr. Corley was member of Pelion Baptist Church where he was very active having served as: Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Training Union Director, and Treasurer. He was a former member of the Pelion Town Council and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Corley cared for and took care of many people. He was an avid gardener who loved to share from his harvest. He volunteered in many things including, delivering “Meals On Wheels”.
The Funeral Service will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Pelion Baptist Church with Pastor Ricky Shealy officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. in the church until time for the service. The family asks that in lieu of flowers; please make memorials to Pelion Baptist Church, P. O. Box 276 Pelion, SC 29123 to honor Mr. Corley’s love for helping others. The burial will be at Pelion Oaklawn Cemetery.
