The late Mr. Clifton Love departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2025. At the request of the family, a private ceremony will be held, after which the remains will be cremated.

Sergeant First Class Clifton Core Love was born on July 19, 1981 in Ashburn, Georgia to Ms. Gwendolyn Edmond and Mr. Clifton B. Love.

Corey was educated in the Turner County Public School System. He enjoyed being active outdoors: fishing, playing football, track, wrestling, and ROTC.

Corey began his military career in the United States Army on April 2, 1999, and was honorably discharged on January 30, 2015, at the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his time in the Army National Guard, SFC Love went on multiple tours of duty, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. He was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star, NATO Afghanistan Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, and may other awards. He took pride and honor in his career.

SFC Love met his wife Chantee’ in May, 2020 and they were united in Holy Matrimony in July, 2023.

Corey leaves wonderful memories to cherish with his wife, Chantee’ Love; four children, Corey Deandre Love, Corlayla V. Love, Zioriel T. Love, Ky' Miya Armour; his parents, Gwendolyn Edmond, Clifton (Brenda) Love, Sr.; brothers, Artemio Edmond, Jacob Love; god sister, Cynthia Gross; and several nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, Battle Buddies and friends.