He was born May 12, 1959 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of Coda Monroe Corley, and the late Victor Kent Corley.
Kent was a member of Lauckport Baptist Church. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 16 where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He retired from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel after 40 years of service. Kent was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates and the WV Mountaineers. Kent’s favorite pastime was watching his nephews play sports from teeball to high school, he rarely missed a game. His nephews were the light of his life. He was truly their biggest fan.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his brother; Andy (Kim) Corley of Washington, WV, sister; Vicki (Chris) Penn of Mineral Wells, WV; nephews, Drew and Dustin Corley, and Logan and Dylan Penn.
He was preceded in death by his father; Kent, wife; Mary Katherine, infant brother; John Richard Corley, and nephew; Evan Penn.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 1PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation from 11AM to 1PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Parkersburg South Patriots Baseball Program. 175 Smitherman Road Washington, WV 26181.
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