Dennis Corley

Dennis was born April 27, 1938 in Mt Vernon, Texas, he passed away on February 22, 2005 in Mesquite, Texas. Father, Friend, Leader, Husband, Brother, Son, Grand Pa, Great GrandPa, "PaPa", Coach! You taught us how to: Care...how to Love, How to Respect, how to Work Together, how to Give, how to Listen, how to plan, how to Forgive, & how to win. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Horace and Faye Corley,his wife Merlene Corley and his granddaughter, Shanda Watson. He is survived by his children, Kathy Jones, Dennis Corley, Debbie Bentley and Rusty Corley; his grandchildren, Jeremy Watson, Tiffany Watson, Heather Denninger; great grandchildren, David Martinez, Shaynie Reed; brother, Wallace Corley; and numerous friends and relatives. Services will be at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy 80, Sunnyvale, Texas, Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 12:00 noon, with Eddie Hibdon and Harry Seabolt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 25, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. "Papaw's Poem" (No Good-bye's) By Tiffany LaShelle Watson, written for and in memory of Papaw, February 23, 2005 I sat down to write a poem But it wasn't coming out, About a man we all love dearly, And will miss without a doubt... A man so strong at heart, Yet gentle to the touch; Family was his priority, For he loved us all so much... He lived his life happily, In a family full of love, But the Lord has called him on now To his heavenly home above... So as we gather here today, Tears falling from our eyes... Remember if you know the Lord, There are no last Good-byes... For I know he's there awaiting us, With angels by his side... Enjoying his eternal life, wearing his wings with pride So as the sorrows overcome us, the pains of being apart... Know that we will meet again If Jesus has our hearts.