Richard was preceded in death by his father, Gordon R. Cory and mother, Hazel Idell Cory.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Christal Cory, son, Daniel Cory, daughter, Anne Marie Ray, daughter, Juliana Gordon, brother, Ken Cory, and sister, Rose Anne Kowell.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:00am at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel in Oceanside, California.