Richard Gray Corey, 87, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born July 19,1937 in Beaufort County to the late Joseph T. Corey and Ethel Ayers Corey and was preceded in death by his wives, Alice M. Corey, Nancy G. Corey and son, Richard Gray Corey.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Terry C. Oakley (Clifton) of Henderson, NC, Cindy G. Corey of Plymouth, NC and Lisa C. Selfridge (Greg) of Plymouth, NC; special friend, Pauline Adams of Grimesland, NC; daughter-in-law, Kathrin Nixon of Edenton, NC; grandchildren, Joseph Oakley, Christopher Oakley (Melissa), Thomas Parker, Taylor Selfridge, Michael Williams, Brittany Pepple and Kayla Oakley; great grandchildren, Kinsley, Taylor, Andrew, Lane, Ryan, Ashton, Emily, Kayla, Sadie, Collin, Julian and Nick; great great grandchild, Juniper, and his dog Tess.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth with Reverend Leonard Bowers officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service and other times at the residence.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.