Robert Corwin Cory, Sr.

Robert Corwin Cory, Sr. 96, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed from this life of natural causes at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 24, 2024.

He was born August 17, 1927 to Franklin and Mary (Hoffman) Cory.  Bob was their last surviving son.  He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Plumley-Cory, whom he married on June 2, 1998.  Also, his constant feline companion, Darcy, who never left his side.

He honorably served his country in the United States Coast Guard for 3 years including the Aleutian Islands and South Pacific during WWII from 1945-1946.

Following the military, Bob worked for AEP for 40 years as a Boiler Supervisor.  Before retiring, he began growing and selling wildflowers on his property and upon retiring he turned it into a full-time business called “Cory’s Wildflower Garden”.  He was well known for his beautiful hosta and other perennial flowers.  He even went so far as to get a patent to cultivate two hosta varieties that are listed with the American Hosta Society, Cory’s Beauty and Cory’s Sweetheart.

Even through the flower business kept Bob very busy, he and Carolyn did enjoy many visits out west, to the Badlands, Yellowstone, and the Pryor Mountains.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, son, Robert C. Cory, Jr. and his siblings.

He also leaves behind many friends, relatives, and neighbors, who were dear to him.

A special thank you to friends Dave and Karen Blosser, and Bob and Cindy Bowles for their companionship and support,  and also to Adena Hospice for their kindness, compassion, and care of Bob in his final days.

A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday May 31, 2024 in Grandview Cemetery with Chaplain Cameron Caseman officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard.  There will be no public calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of the FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME.  An online memorial is available at www.fawcett-palmer.com.

The Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cory Family.

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar

When I put out to sea

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turn again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crossed the bar.