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Obituary For Mr. Corenthus Jesse Street, Jr

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Corenthus Jesse Street Jr on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 12 noon at Grissom-Clark Eastlake Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 from 12-7 PM at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home. Corenthus Jesse Street, Jr was born on August 17, 1944 in Vienna, Georgia. He was the second of five children born to the late Mr. Corenthus Jesse Street, Sr and Mrs. Mildred Stubbs Street who both preceded him to their heavenly home in 2009, respectively.

Corenthus a.k.a “Bro,” was raised in Cordele, Georgia with his family. At an early age, he joined Saint Paul Presbyterian Church where his mother and other family members were very active members.

He started his education in Crisp County Public School System and graduated from A.S. Clark High School. After completing high school, Corenthus, Jr. began college at Fort Valley State University where he graduated with a degree in Political Science.

Entering the military, Corenthus began basic training at Fort Jackson in the United States Army. He trained as a drill sergeant and also served in Vietnam War before being honorably discharged. After serving in the military, he worked for United States Postal Service where he retired as a Postal Supervisor.

He was joined in holy matrimony to Deloris Owens, where they remained married until his death. Corenthus loved a good joke, sports and especially the Dallas Cowboys.

Besides being preceded in death by his father and mother, Corenthus was also preceded in death by his daughter, Monique Street and step-son, Ronnie Ryans.

He is survived by his wife Deloris Owens Street; sisters, Barbara Street White (Andrew) and Marietta Street Shannon; brothers, Gerald B. Street (Gloria) and Frederick Street (Kathy); grandson, Christian Ryans; brother-in-law, Joseph Owens; one uncle, James Stubbs and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and dear friends www.grissom-clarkfh.com

Guest Book

Uncle Bruh, you will be missed and I will always remember the fond memories of you growing up. May your rest in peace. To Aunt Dee and family, we give our sincere condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Uncle Bruh. Christopher and Lakieshia (Street) Jones and children. Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia

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Mr.Street was a Postal supervisor at the Crown Road plant I had the pleasure of working with him as part of my staff. He was a warm, caring and kind person who went about his work in professional manner. He proved to be a very valuable asset to me and the USPS. I share your grief and lost of a genuine person of great character. My heart felt condolences to the family, may God give each of you the strength to weather this lose in your lives. Wilfert Snipes

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I loved my brother so much. He was truly a big brother to me. I know he is in the very presence of Jesus now. My prayers for comfort and peace like only our Heavenly Father can give through His Holy Spirit to Dee and Christian. I love you all.

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Dear Bro and Dee, Glo and I truly thank you for the love, good times and memories we shared as we grew and move from a long career of active duty military travels as a young family of two, to a family of four with the addition of our two daughters (Lakeisha and Kimberly).  Bro, Glo and I love you forever and Dee may God comfort you in the lost of my dear brother and your loving husband. Gerald and Gloria

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Remembering Uncle Bruh’s wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. I’m praying for peace, comfort, and solidarity for our family in this time of bereavement. Aunt Dee may the love of family and strength from friends comfort you at this time. I will always remember the great childhood memories of visiting Atlanta and spending time with you all. With Love, your niece Kimberly A. (Street) Fowler

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All my prayers for Dee and the Street Family and the highest praise to God. My deepest prayer and greatest thanks to God, Dee, the Street Family, and my Uncle Brother. As a gentleman and Humble Spirit he taught me peacefulness. May he rest know that he will as remind to stay Humble before God...For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15. (Roy)

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To The Street Family. God Be With You. William And Elizabeth Pealer. US postal Service. Battle Forrest Neighbors.

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Sending my deepest condolences to my Aunt Dee for the lost of her husband. Brother was a rock for Dee and the family and we’ll be truly missed. Thank you to the Street family for gracing us with Bro for an uncle and my peace comfort you at this time. Emmaretta Owens Lola Owens and the rest of the Owens Family Tuscaloosa AL

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Sending my deepest condolences to my Aunt Dee for the lost of her husband. Brother was a rock for Dee and the family and we’ll be truly missed. Thank you to the Street family for gracing us with Bro for an uncle and my peace comfort you at this time. Emmaretta Owens Lola Owens and the rest of the Owens Family Tuscaloosa AL

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To my dear brother, I love you and will miss you. I shall always remember the good times we shared together growing up in Reynolds and Cordele. Love forever, your sister Barbara (Street) White, Lute, Darius and Reggie White.

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It is with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye to our Uncle. We thank God for his life. He is at peace now with the Lord. Abundant prayers are for his wife our Aunt Dee as well as his family during this time of bereavement. We pray for strength for the family from on high. God will keep you within his comforting arms. Cornelius and Tammie Davis, Demerius Owens and Ashleigh Davis. Stockbridge, Georgia

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My sincere condolences to the Street family on the loss of your loved one. May Jehovah God continue be a refuge and strength in this time of sorrow. (Psalms 46:1). Isaiah 25:8 - He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. Please take comfort from this promise during your time of bereavement.

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We are sorrowful but we are glad that our Brother is in a better place. We are sending up prayers for his spouse. May God keep you in the days ahead. Frederick, Kathy Street and Daughters. Columbus, Georgia

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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