OBITUARY
 CDR
Gwinn Corley
1942 - 2016
CDR Gwinn Ellis Corley was born November 29, 1942 in Dallas, TX to Henry
and Laurine Corley and passed away October 14, 2016.
He was a graduate of Baylor University, Waco, TX. After teaching high
school in Carolton, TX he joined the United States Navy where he became
a commissioned officer and aviator.
CDR Corley retired from the United States Navy in 1992 after 24 years of
service where he flew the A-4 Skyhawk and A-7 Corsair. Following his
tour as a flight instructor, he transited to the Navy's Electronic
Warfare Support Group. CDR Corley was the commanding officer of Fleet
Electronic Warfare Support Group Detachment, North Island, CA before
retiring.
Following military service, he earned his master's degree from Old
Dominion University, Norfolk, VA and later taught school in Pensacola,
FL at Pensacola High School and Woodham High School before spending 15
years as the executive director of Keep Pensacola Beautiful; most will
remember the organization as Clean and Green. Gwinn was involved in many
community activities including the Fiesta of Five Flags and Sertoma.
CDR Corley is preceded in death by his parents; son, Stephen Ryan
Corley; brother, Rolan D. Corley and stepfather, J. B. Hill.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Diane Corley of
Pensacola; daughter, Stacie (Billy) Johnson of Pace, FL; brothers,
Mickey (Kim) Corley of Malakoff, TX and Jeff (Diedre) Hill of Gilmer,
TX; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. with service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October
27, 2016 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1394 East Nine Mile Road,
Pensacola.
Trahan Family Funeral is in charge of arrangements. |
Published in the Pensacola News Journal from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, 2016. |
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