Carl E. Cory, Sr., age 89, of Collinsville, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Caseyville Nursing and Rehab in Caseyville.
He was born March 25, 1933 in Poplar Bluff, MOP, the son of the late Robert and Alma (Bowman) Cory. He married Frances Huff. She preceded him in death April 25, 2015.
Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Carl E. Cory, Jr; and five siblings: David Cory, Charles Cory, Ethel Phillips, Robert Cory and Phillip Cory.
Surviving is a daughter, Carlita (Michael) Plummer; four grandchildren: Carla Cory, Dwayne Cory, Love Moon (Jack) and Candice Manley (Michael); three step-grandchildren: Rachel Penn, Steven Penn and Leo Penn; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and one brother, Phil Cory.
Mr. Cory was a US Army veteran and was an inspector for the Rail Road.
A celebration of life is pending.