Mr. Samuel Morris Corley
(March 9, 1930 - September 26, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, October 4, 2024 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Turner Memorial A.M.E. Church, 1122 Monticello Street, West Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, October 5, 2024 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: 2:00 P.M. / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Had Coach Corley for civics My sophomore year I believe, he was a really great man and an inspiration to so many besides myself, when I entered my senior year at AHS 1985, I went to his classroom and thanked him for being such an awesome teacher.. My condolences to his family, they’re in my prayers 🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏
Coach Corley was a great man to have as a coach. Always encouraging and fun. I played JV at airport and I remember him more than any of the other coaches.
God bless
COL ret Charles Moore.
I am so sorry to hear of Coach Corley’s passing. I always remember him as such a sweet, calm and nurturing soul. Prayers for his family!
Mr. Corley was my favorite teacher. As a young man from a dysfunctional family, he had the gift of knowing how to talk to young people. He genuinely cared. High school was a struggle for me and he was a breath of fresh air for a lost young boy. Though I never went on to become rich and famous, and I never became the next great mind, I believe that men like Mr. Corley helped direct me to my place of destiny. A missionary. Thank you sir for your life of service, and may the God of all creation comfort all who loved you. (Airport High School Class of 1979)
Andreas, Kim, and family. Lela and I pass along our sincerest condolences at the passing of Mr. Corley. To me he was father figure, a tremendous role model who was of consistent spirit and caring throughout my life. Andreas, Brother, you know he used to be there for us when we played in the yard and at times got ourselves into trouble. He was always supportive of us. He introduced us to life experiences to prepare us to become good men in church and in the community. He was the “real deal!!” He will be sorely missed. God bless!
Corley Family our condolences and Prayers. May God give you peace in knowing a sweet servant was with you all thus long and has now gained his wings.
“Servant of God well done”. My sincere condolences to Kim, Andreas and family in the loss of Mr. Sam. I spent many days at their home and was always welcomed. Mr. Sam was a true servant of God and practically made Turner Memorial AME Church his second home. Rest well Mr. Sam with your loving wife and my dear friend Sister Dot.
Andreas, Kim and Family,
I remember your father from my youngest days when I visited my grandparents (Nolton and Eva Caughman) in the summers. Like others, I knew him as John Morris, only to find out later that his name was Samuel. I last saw him at my Uncle Nolton’s funeral service. He had asked about me to make sure I was there. We sat near each other during the service.
I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you in the coming days. May God bless you.
Floyd Price
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Corley Family. Lasting memories of “Coach Corley” at both Lakeview and Airport High Schools will live on in my heart. May God grant you all the Peace and Comfort needed as you face this trying time in your life.
Ms. Diane and Daughter Marie Williams
Sends their condolences and prayers to the family. May you find strength in God during this time.
Dear Andreas, Kim and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Your father will be remembered as an incredible person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Cousin Bruce and Deborah
Andrea, Kim and family my deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
May the constant love of caring friends soften your sadness, may cherished memories bring you moments of comfort.
May lasting peace surround your grieving hearts.
Dear Kim, Andreas, and family,
I’m so sad to hear that my dear Uncle Sam has transitioned.
I called him Uncle John when I was a kid.
My mother Alberta his big sister always called him John Morris. I didn’t find out his name was Samuel Morris until 2000.
He was always a source of family pride , fun, and happiness to me.
I’m happy he was in my life and appreciated spending time with him when I was a kid and when I became an adult.
I’m glad I kept in touch with him with birthday cards, father’s day cards, and Christmas cards, and phone calls and visits.
He was a great man and I will miss him.
With much love and sympathy, Nephew Marvin Blassingale
Dear Kim, Andre, Shacara and Cameron my deepest condolences in the loss of Uncle John Morris(Samuel).
Uncle John was the best! I always enjoyed the times that mom, dad, Verne and I would always come to South Carolina and stayed with you.
I remember dad and uncle John would be together reminiscing about the good old days and mom, Aunt Dot, Kim and I would be at the malls shopping. I remember the good food we always fixed. Those were the days!! He will certainly be missed by loved ones far and near. Please know that my prayers will be with you now and always! Be comforted in knowing that he is with Dot and the rest of the family at a grand Corley Reunion in heaven! Singing and rejoicing and praising the Lord! With all my love cousin Pat.
Dear Andreas, Sandra, Shacara, and Camaron. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Corley. Please know that I’m praying for you all.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
Kim, Andreas and the entire Corley Family, we send our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your Dad, Mr. Corley.
Mr. Corley will be truly missed, he was indeed a pillar in the West Columbia Community.
May God send His Holy Spirit to comfort and keep you, during this most difficult time.
Uncle John will be dearly missed by his entire family. Sending my condolences and prayers to Andreas, Sandra, Kim, Shacara and Cameron. We love you all and pray your continued strength in the Lord during this time of transition. 🙏🏽🤍🕊️🤍🙏🏽
My condolences and deepest sympathy to the Corley Family.
Rev. Adelia M. Davis
To the Entire Corley Family, Mr. Andre, Mr Todd, And Ms. Kim Corley, Mrs. Lillian Corley. I Denise Murray Formerly Williams with my Family send our deepest condolences and prayers and thoughts to you and the family in this time of your Father’s Transitioning into his Heavenly Mansion Beside his Wife Mrs. Doris Corley. His Application of Retirement is Done And there’s no more pain. His Smile and his Walk has and still continues to give a smile from everyone that knew and Loved him so Dearly. God Has Gained a Father, Coach, Deacon and a Loving Man. S.I.H.P Mr Sam your presence will be greatly missed and Continue on in Heaven with your Wife Forever Loved.🪽🙏🏾🪽
To the Entire Corley Family, Mr. Andre, Mr Todd, And Ms. Kim Corley, Mrs. Lillian Corley. I Denise Murray Formerly Williams with my Family send our deepest condolences and prayers and thoughts to you and the family in this time of your Father’s Transitioning into his Heavenly Mansion Beside his Wife Mrs. Doris Corley. His Application of Retirement is Done And there’s no more pain. His Smile and his Walk has and still continues to give a smile from everyone that knew and Loved him so Dearly. God Has Gained a Father, Coach, Deacon and a Loving Man. S.I.H.P Mr Sam your presence will be greatly missed and Continue on in Heaven with your Wife Forever Loved.🪽🙏🏾🪽🙏🏾🪽🪽🙏🏾🪽🙏🏾.
To the Entire Corley Family, Mr. Andre, Mr Todd, And Ms. Kim Corley, Mrs. Lillian Corley. I Denise Murray Formerly Williams with my Family send our deepest condolences and prayers and thoughts to you and the family in this time of your Father’s Transitioning into his Heavenly Mansion Beside his Wife Mrs. Doris Corley. His Application of Retirement is Done And there’s no more pain. His Smile and his Walk has and still continues to give a smile from everyone that knew and Loved him so Dearly. God Has Gained a Father, Coach, Deacon and a Loving Man. S.I.H.P Mr Sam your presence will be greatly missed and Continue on in Heaven with your Wife Forever Loved.🪽🙏🏾🪽🙏🏾🪽🪽🙏🏾🪽🙏🏾
To the Entire Corley Family, Mr. Andre, Mr Todd, And Ms. Kim Corley, Mrs. Lillian Corley. I Denise Murray Formerly Williams with my Family send our deepest condolences and prayers and thoughts to you and the family in this time of your Father’s Transitioning into his Heavenly Mansion Beside his Wife Mrs. Doris Corley. His Application of Retirement is Done And there’s no more pain. His Smile and his Walk has and still continues to give a smile from everyone that knew and Loved him so Dearly. God Has Gained a Father, Coach, Deacon and a Loving Man. S.I.H.P Mr Sam your presence will be greatly missed and Continue on in Heaven with your Wife Forever Loved.🪽🙏🏾🪽🙏🏾🪽🪽🙏🏾🪽🙏🏾
To Andre, Kim and Family. My condolences to you in the loss of your dear friend and my dear friend Sam. He was such a wonderful person and always fun to be around. He is now with the love of his life Dot. May God bless you and keep you through this difficult time. I love you all.
Sending Condolences and prayers to you and the Family during the transition of your loved one.
Condolences to Andre, Kim and extended family in the passing of Mr Samuel Corley. I pray that the Lord God will grant you peace, strength and comfort during this unfavorable time. Blessings 🙏🏽
Jacquelyn “Jackie Reed “Mack
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your wonderful father. I know he he meant the world to you and your entire family. You were so blessed to have him and now he is in the arms of our Lord and Savior.🙏🏾
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your wonderful father. I know he he meant the world to you and your entire family. You were so blessed to have him and now he is in the arms of our Lord and Savior.🙏🏾
My condolences to the family of Mr. Corley. You all are in my prayers.
You will be miss. My sympathy goes out to your family. You were one
of the best basketball coach at Airport. You taught me a lot about life and basketball.
Sending prayers to the Corley family. Mr. Corley will truly be missed, he was one of the greatest educators from Airport high school. Get your rest!
A beautiful soul has gone onto receive his eternal reward. We loved and cherished the time he spent with us while he was here with us, and we will hold him in our hearts forever.
Mr Corley, so kind and compassionate. We will miss him. Prayers and love to family.
Otis and Cynthia Walters
Coach Corley was an amazing man. He was my coach in high school and learned a great deal from him about basketball and life. Even after high school, when I was visiting, I still saw him around town. Prayers for the family. He will be missed.