Lonnie Corry Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Lonnie Corry

Lonnie D. Corry lovingly known as LD by most passed on January 3, 2021 at the age 98. LD was born in Shelby, North Carolina to Lonnie C and Eliza Ann Corry. He grew up in Cleveland County and graduated from Camp High School. LD Corry enlisted in the US Army in 1943 where he served 3 years in World War II. During his time in the Army he earned a World War 2 Victory Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. After his honorable discharge LD returned home to civilian life as a farmer and truck driver. He retired from Fiber Industries. LD was an active member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church where he served as trustee and a member of the choir and usher board. LD was passionate about family, farming, and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his wife Easter G. Corry, two children Rita C. Hoey and Gregory C. Corry, siblings Nellie H. Booker, Ruby C. Townsend, Molean C. Morrow, Charlie N. Manning, and Mary M. Hosch. He is survived by his children, Larry D. Corry (Arretta) and Deborah A. Corry both of Shelby NC; grandchildren, Jacqua Corry, Russell Corry (Miranda), Amber Hoey, and Myla Hoey all of Shelby, NC; great grandchildren Rachel Corry and Olivia Corry of Shelby NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be private for immediate family members on January 11, 2021 at 2 pm at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. The service will be live streamed starting at 1:45 PM on Monday, January 11, 2021. Public viewing of the body will be held at Shoal Creek Baptist Church on January 11, 2021 from 10am to 12 pm. A memorial service will be planned later as COVID restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers please consider making contributions to the Shoal Creek Baptist Church Food Pantry, Cleveland County Math Academy or North Carolina Troopers Association.

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Larry so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent. Love and prayers for you and your family. Ken and Carole Gantt

Larry so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent. Love and prayers for you and your family.

You will be missed and we are in prayer for the Corry family. Cecil and I have learned so much from Mr.L.D Pops as we call him and our hearts hurting today as well as yours please know that we love all of you. Be blessed and stay safe God bless the entire Corry family.

We will miss Mr.L.D and he will not be forgotten by our family he will always have a place in our hearts. We have learned so much from him and he had so much love for so many people Cecil and I are blessed to be two of those people. Know that we love your family and will be in Prayer for all of you, be blessed and be safe.

To the family of Mr.L.D. Corry our love is with you and your family. We love all of you and we will surely miss Pops as we call his. Cecil and I have learned so much from Mr.LD he will not be forgotten for he will be in our hearts always. We will always be thankful for the time we spent with him. Great man of God and a friend to many of us around him. Be blessed.

I'll miss your caring and gentle smile. Thankful for the time our families had sharing, getting to know you and your family. A very loving spirit and warrior had gone pn to Glory. You and Ms Rita will always be in our hearts. Deepest condolences and prayers for the Corry family from Rev Dogan and family.

Love and miss you Uncle LD. Michelle Sermon-Davis (Nellie's 1st Grandgirl)

So sorry to hear about my spiritual Brother L.D. Corry. I was privileged to serve as his pastor for nine years during which time he and his family became, and remain to this day, genuine friends. I will always cherish his love, friendship, encouragement and support. Rest my friend from your labor. I know you had made peace with God. J.H. Grant, Asheville, NC.

To the Corry family I am so sorry to hear about Mr LD. My love thoughts and prayers for each of you. Kim Morrow

May you rest in Eternal Peace Mr. L.D. I live in Earl and when I was taking my grandbabies to school every morning as I passed your home I always said "GOD BLESS THE CORRYS. LOVE, Penny Maddox Smith

My prayers & deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Lonnie D.Corry. My most pleasant &sincere pleasure was serving Mr.Lonnie each time he entered those doors of SMA thank you to the family for all your kindness to me. Lainey(front desk @ SHELBY MEDICAL ASSOc.)