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William Wayne Corless AUBURN, AL - William Wayne Corless, 74, of Auburn, Alabama lived his early years in Charleston Heights, South Carolina. He was a 1956 graduate of Chicora High School. He married the late Betty Robinson and graduated from Auburn University. He retired from the Air Force as a Major. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda, his son, William Jr. of Waianae, Hawaii, his daughter, Donna of Newport News, Va., his adopted son, David and his grandson, James of Auburn, his sisters Sylvia Seymour of Bishopville, S.C., and Sandra Cusack of Summerville, S.C. his brothers, James Lee Corless of Daytona Beach, Florida, Hugh Corless of Altamonte Springs, Florida and David Corless of Summerville, S.C. A Memorial Service will be held at the Auburn United Methodist Church, June 28, at 2:00 p.m., in Auburn, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Cindy's Library, the Cynthia Spooner Hanks Cancer Resource Center c/o EAMC Foundation, 2002 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, Alabama 36830. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2012.

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John Teevan

June 12, 2022

William Corless was one of the finest people I´ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and knowing. Both he and his wife Betty welcomed me into their home with open arms while attending high school with their daughter Donna in Homestead. They are both greatly missed by family and friends alike.

Kenneth Spink

July 10, 2012

Wayne and Betty were our friends and neighbors in Darmstadt, Germany, and their service brought much joy to our Soldiers and their families.

John Teevan

July 5, 2012

Mr. Corless , you and your wife Betty were amongst the first to welcome me to Homestead and into your home. You helped me feel like family in a place where I had few friends . You will be dearly missed !

Frances Moore Whatley

July 1, 2012

Our friendship went back to Auburn U days. I send prayers and sympathy to his family.

Reggie & Nancy Robinson

July 1, 2012

A great brother- in-law and friend. He will be missed.

Bill Corless

July 1, 2012

Dad, we're gonna miss you.

June 29, 2012

Offering my deepest condolences and may God be with each of you during this difficult time. Ps 55:22, "He himself will sustain you."

Cheryl Bell

June 28, 2012

We will truly miss Uncle Wayne and my thoughts and prayers are with you Donna, James, David, & Corky.

charles norton

June 25, 2012

We were saddened by Wayne's passing. He lived an exemplary life and had many wonderful friends who will miss him.
Jo and Charles Norton

Mecki Snippen

June 25, 2012

I am so very sad that Wayne had to leave this earth so quickly. The only consolation I have that he now is with Betty again.

Lucretia Clark

June 21, 2012

Sandra and family,
Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences,

June 19, 2012

Wayne was a high school classmate, and we had some contact in the years since then. He "stood above the crowd" and warmed our lives with a sincere smile and upright character. Was proud of his accomplishments in the Air Force. Prayerful for you all now! May God's comfort be yours in full measure!

The Ingram's 125 E Ben Tillman Peggy Willert, Gloria Burn, Marsha Cribb, Freddy Ingram

June 19, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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