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Francis R. Corkle, 93, of Valley Nursing Center, formerly of Statesville, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Valley Nursing Center. He was born September 17, 1914, in Fayette, Ohio to the late Frank Corkle and Delena Allison Corkle. Mr. Corkle worked as a farmer and for Tecumseh Products. He was baptized in 1942 as one of Jehovah’s Witness and served as an elder in Adrian & Tecumseh, Michigan; Bryan, Ohio; Belhaven, Statesville and Wilkesboro, NC.
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In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Christian Ellison Corkle and William Sterling Corkle and a sister, Gladys C. Kunkel.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Colon Corkle of the home: one son, Gregory Robert Corkle and wife Melinda of North Wilkesboro; one daughter, Mary Alice Baughman and husband Bill of Statesville; two grandchildren: William “Bo” Baughman, Robin B. Fleming and husband Bobby; 4 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 at The Kingdom Hall in Statesville, NC. Terry Smola will officiate.
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Dear Marguerite,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband. How we all long for the time when our loved ones will be resurrected. In the meantime, take comfort that he is safe in Jehovah's memory. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
David & Bethel Keegan - Seattle, WA |
Dear Corkle Family,
We are so sad for your loss. We go to the Morganton congregation with Robin. The Future we have for the dead is so comforting. So in your time of sadness, remember it is only for a short while. We will be thinking of you and your families. You are not alone. Keep Jehovah close to your heart.
Mark and Gina - Valdese, NC |
Dear Marge, Mary, Bill, Greg, Melinda, Robin, Bo,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We can be so thankful for our hope. Everyone can have alot of memories to recall and think about, until we can speak face to face with them again. May Jehovah be with all of you.
Love, Wanda & Jeanene - New Port Richey, FL |
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