Jerry Corley Sr.

Jerry Allen Corley, Sr., 91, of Granville, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family and the sounds of classic country music on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. He was born in Arthurdale to Edgar Lee and Pearl Hunt Corley.

Jerry worked as a coal miner for Osage #3 and was a proud member of the UMWA. During his retirement, he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing as often as he could.  

Surviving are his three sons, Jerry A. Corley, Jr., of Granville, Jamie Corley and wife Elisha of Thornton, WV, and Jeff Corley and wife Nancy of Maidsville; six grandchildren, Brandy Corley (Woody O'Hara), Lauren Corley, Jeffrey Corley, Jr., Josh Corley, Kayla (Casey) Summers, Megan (Eric) Bruce; 16 great-grandchildren; and good friends and neighbors Genevive and Kim.

Also surviving are his four remaining siblings, Gary Wayne, Robert, Carolyn, Betty, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley D. Corley; great-granddaughter, Suzanna Rose Corley; and his siblings, Henry, Donald, Raymond, Paul, Frank, Eleanor, and Judy.

Friends and family will gather on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home from 4 PM to 7 PM and again on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM, with Rev. Kevin Cain officiating. He will be laid to rest at Beverly Hills Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the nurses of Morgantown Amedisys Hospice and caregivers Mary and Alecia Alt for the compassionate care given over the last several months.