Bill Corker

Bill Lewis Corker, 77, of Lewisburg passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Peyton Hospice House at Lewisburg after an extended illness. Bill was born on March 4, 1937 in Meadow Creek, WV to the late Everett and Margie Bowles Corker. He is also preceded in death by his sister Justine Corker Parrish. Bill loved West Virginia and its people and spent the majority of his life in Hinton and Lewisburg. He cared about the young people of the communities that he was part of as he was dedicated to Youth Football, Baseball, Basketball and Cheerleading. Being a strong servant of Christ, Bill was always someone to lend a helping hand, give an encouraging word, and help anyone in need. Bill was a lifetime avid golfer, enjoyed bluegrass music, and loved being by the river. Professionally - Bill served 57 years in the Insurance Industry. As a result of his caring heart and out-going personality Bill developed many strong friendships and relationships. He will be missed by all. Bill leaves a strong legacy of friends, family, children and grandchildren that he has touched in many ways. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years Leona Ballengee Corker, Son, Billy Corker and wife Diane of Shrewsbury WV, Son, Jeff Corker and wife Linda of Roanoke VA, Daughter, Shelley Corker Tate and husband Dave of Waxhaw NC, along with eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister, Terri Corker of Franklin, TN and one brother, Perry Corker and wife Dee Dee of Hurricane, WV. Bill was a longstanding member of First Baptist Church of Fairlea WV. The family will receive friends from 6-9 pm on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors located at 130 Temple Street, Hinton, WV. On Tuesday July 15 friends may call at the First Baptist Church of Fairlea, 9232 Seneca Trail Ronceverte, WV 24970 from noon until 1:00 pm followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Fairlea with Pastor Ronald Cobb officiating. A private burial will be held following the service.
Donations in Bill's memory can be made to the Peyton Hospice House 1265 Maplewood Ave. Lewisburg, WV 24901.

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Visitation

JUL 14. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors
130 Temple Street
Hinton, WV, 25951

Visitation

JUL 15. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

First Baptist Church of Fairlea
9232 Seneca Trail S
Ronceverte, WV

Celebration of Life

JUL 15. 1:00 PM (EDT)

First Baptist Church of Fairlea
9232 Seneca Trail S
Ronceverte, WV