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Robert Corey Obituary

Robert E. Corey, Jr. N. CHARLESTON - Mr. Robert E. Corey, Jr., 57, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 2, 2014. The relatives and friends of Robert E. Corey, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service 7:00 PM Monday, August 11, 2014 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5:30 & 7:00 that evening. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be offered at www.JamesAMcAlister.com. Robert was born in New Milford, Connecticut, a son of Robert E., Sr. and Lula L. Corey. He lived in Spartanburg, SC, for many years before moving to N. Charleston, SC, where he spent the remainder of his life. Robert was a good man with a heart of gold. He loved to meet new people and make new friends. He loved to take pictures of trains and collected all types of train memorabilia. Robert also enjoyed drag racing and was a very active APA pool player. He shot pool several nights a week with good friends. In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by 3 brothers, John, Bryan, and Paul Corey; his sister, Sandra Lane; 5 nephews, Jonny Lane, Randy Lane, Christopher Corey, Mark Lane, and Noah Corey; 3 nieces, Linda Ali, Sheena Corey and Marquita Corey. He is also survived by 4 great-nephews and 2 great-nieces. Robert will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Railroad Association charity. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER Funerals & Cremation, (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2014.

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Fenner Brownell

August 20, 2014

Rest in Peace, old friend, old neighbor. The world will not be the same without you.

Eddie Brown

August 11, 2014

R.I.P. my friend. Will miss randomly running in to you, and talking for hours. You will be missed, and always remembered.

Richard Lee Johnson

August 11, 2014

You touch the heart of many .and Will never be forgotten.rip my friend.

Tommy Wood

August 8, 2014

Our cousin left too early. Phil, Karen, Carla and I all grieve his passing. We want to extend our condolences to the family. Nothing we say will ease your pain, but we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Lane

August 6, 2014

RIP my brother. You will be missed by all of us and all the good times that we had. I will miss you coming to the job and just talking and laughing, just tripping on everyone. You were a great person and you will be missed but never forgotten. Keep a watch over all of us down here. Love ya bro.

August 5, 2014

RIP older brother. I will miss the talks about what the Yankees are doing and if they will make it to the championship. You were always there for a good conversation when needing to relax for the day. You will always be remembered.

John Corey

August 5, 2014

RIP my dear brother. You are and will always be remembered as a great person who cared about everyone more than yourself. Your now in a place where you can watch over all of us and those you care about. We will meet again one day.

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