Celebrating the life of
Thomas Linton Corey
November 14, 1921 - April 03, 2013
Thomas Linton Corey
Today is the Celebration of the Life of Thomas Linton Corey, who is now with our Lord. He was born in Register, Georgia on November 14, 1921 to Solomon and Jeanette Corey, the 10th of 11 children. He left this world on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 after sharing all of himself with his family and friends. Dad was a generous man with all that our Lord gave him.
"Tom" Corey will live on through the love of his life for 67 years, Juanita Bragg Corey, and Lawrence P. Corey son and Donna V. Corey daughter, his two great joys, Thomas Adam Corey grandson and Jessica C. Columbia granddaughter and K. Christopher Columbia husband, The Sparkles of his eyes, his great-granddaughters, Dayton Lawrence Columbia and Palmer Marie Columbia of Savannah, GA. Also, Mrs. Imogene Butler sister, Stone Mountain, GA and Mrs. Doris B. Melton sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Genevieve Felton.
He served his country well beginning at the age of sixteen when he enlisted in the 118th Field Artillery. At the beginning of WWII, Command SGT Thomas Corey and Lt. Behnken formed the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion. The 630th TD outfit saw extensive action in the European Theater particularly, "The Battle of the Bulge". He received an honorable discharge on October 6, 1945 and returned to Savannah, GA with his new wife. In 1946 the 158th Fighter Squadron was founded of which he was an original member through 1952. I understand why this generation of men and women are called "The Greatest Generation".
At the age of 7, he made the march from Duffy Street Baptist Church to the corner of Bull and Anderson Streets, where it became known as Bull Street Baptist Church. He was a lifelong member and Deacon of Bull Street Baptist Church. He was a Master Mason in Acacia Lodge #452, Scottish Rite, Alee Shrine past recorder, Alee Clowns past president, American Legion Post 184, and Royal Order of Jesters. Thomas Corey was the longest service member of the Savannah Volunteers Guards.
A Restauranteur in Savannah for 50 years, his businesses included Corey's Poinsetta Restaurant on Montgomery Street Abercorn Ham and Eggs, Tom's Takeouts, Niemeyer's Delicatessen, Tom's Drive-in, Tom's Restaurant and Coffee Shop. He concluded his career with his son at Larry's Restaurant. I had the pleasure of enjoying my father for twenty years in a working relationship but more importantly watching him interact with all of our customers.
My Dad said the most important legacy a man can pass on to his children is a good name. Thank you for fulfilling your end of the bargain.
We would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Theodore Geffen for the special care, compassion, and dignity with which he treated our father.
Our family would like to thank the staff and friends of Larry's Restaurant for their prayers and support during this time.
The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Honorary pallbearers will be the Alee Shrine Clown Unit.
The family will receive family and friends on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m at Fox and Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
Remembrances may be made to the Alee Shrine Morris Slotin Fund for "crippled and burned children" or the American Heart Association.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Praying for Strength and comfort for the Corey Family.
- Elizabeth Daring, Guyton, GA
Praying for Strength and comfort for the Corey Family.
- Elizabeth Daring, Guyton, GA
Dear Corey Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved TOM. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Don will arrive today bringing support and love from all of us. We love each of you dearly. Hugs to all. September, Don, Dawn, Don 3 and Matt
- Don & September Hoeler, Bedford, NH
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
- BILLY AND VICKIE COX, RICHMONDHILL, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. James, Connie, Katie and James
- The Deal Family, Savannah, GA
How do you say goodbye to a friend of 50 years....What a fine person..just loved you Tom. You will be missed.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Corey Family, Our family shares in your grief but rejoices in the love that embodied Mr. Corey. I knew from early on how special he must be, as my dad loved him so. I feel privileged to have been a 630th daughter, to know his dear giving spirit. Outside of my dad, no one made me feel so special...I believe that was his way with everyone. He leaves us all with a wonderful example of a life well-lived. While he'll be missed I know, I share in the comfort with you of knowing that he is Home. XO Yvonne Alaniva
- Yvonne Alaniva, Plymouth, MI
Juanita, Larry, Donna, Adam and Jessica and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful man. I am honored to have known him. He will be missed.He always made me laugh even on a gloomy day. My prayers are with you all. Love, Theresa
- Theresa Hiers-George, Savannah, GA
As busy days fly by, we often don't say how grateful we are ... for friends like Tom. Thankful for the smile, the joke, the brightness of his eyes, the love that he gave his family. Thank you, Tom. You indeed have passed your good name to Larry. Just like you, a man of integrity. My friend. May God comfort you as the days move along. We love you. Don and Gail James.
- Don James, Savannah, GA
Praying for Strength and comfort for the Corey Family.
- Elizabeth Daring, Guyton, GA
Praying for Strength and comfort for the Corey Family.
- Elizabeth Daring, Guyton, GA
Dear Corey Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved TOM. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Don will arrive today bringing support and love from all of us. We love each of you dearly. Hugs to all. September, Don, Dawn, Don 3 and Matt
- Don & September Hoeler, Bedford, NH
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
- BILLY AND VICKIE COX, RICHMONDHILL, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. James, Connie, Katie and James
- The Deal Family, Savannah, GA
How do you say goodbye to a friend of 50 years....What a fine person..just loved you Tom. You will be missed.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Corey Family, Our family shares in your grief but rejoices in the love that embodied Mr. Corey. I knew from early on how special he must be, as my dad loved him so. I feel privileged to have been a 630th daughter, to know his dear giving spirit. Outside of my dad, no one made me feel so special...I believe that was his way with everyone. He leaves us all with a wonderful example of a life well-lived. While he'll be missed I know, I share in the comfort with you of knowing that he is Home. XO Yvonne Alaniva
- Yvonne Alaniva, Plymouth, MI
Juanita, Larry, Donna, Adam and Jessica and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful man. I am honored to have known him. He will be missed.He always made me laugh even on a gloomy day. My prayers are with you all. Love, Theresa
- Theresa Hiers-George, Savannah, GA
As busy days fly by, we often don't say how grateful we are ... for friends like Tom. Thankful for the smile, the joke, the brightness of his eyes, the love that he gave his family. Thank you, Tom. You indeed have passed your good name to Larry. Just like you, a man of integrity. My friend. May God comfort you as the days move along. We love you. Don and Gail James.
- Don James, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
