Dickey Eugene Corley

Dickey Eugene Corley, age 81, of Crockett passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the Winfield Nursing Home. 

Dickey was born January 2, 1945 in Shelby County to parents, Sidney Eugene Corley and Mildred Lucille Ford Corley. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era as Combat Engineer. He worked for many years as a Vice President of the Ray Davis Utilities until his retirement. 

Dickey was a member of the Community Full Gospel Church where he served as Assistant Pastor with Rev. Oscar Locke.

Dickey is survived by his wife of 62 years, Esther Farris Corley of Crockett; daughter, Rachel Corley of Crockett; sister, Sarah Jeffcoat of League City; nephew, Brandon Jeffcoat and wife, Claire; five great-nephews and nieces; brother-in-law, Lloyd Farris and wife, Janice of Crockett; niece, Cindy Farris Gardner and husband, Jimmy of Crockett; great-niece, Makayla Farris Elmore and husband, Tyler of Crockett; great-great-nephew, Maverick Elmore; and also several cousins. 

He was preceded in death by parents, Sidney and Lucille Corley; brother, Gary Corley; sister-in-law, Nora Farris.

Funeral services for Dickey Corley were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Pastor Kevin Alfred officiating. Interment followed at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made PETS (People of the Ethical Treatment of Strays), 7943 St Hwy 21 East, Crockett, TX 75835.

Online condolence may be left at www.callawayallee.com