Mr. Hudson Corley Jr. (Papa), 90

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Mr. Hudson Corley Jr. (Papa), 90, of Hazlehurst, passed away at his residence April 22.
Mr. Corley was born Oct. 09, 1935, in Jeff Davis County to the late Hudson Corley Sr. and Ellen Ogilvie Corley. He attended Hazlehurst Pentecostal Church and was known for his uplifting spirit. He never met a stranger and was truly a friend to all. He carried a joyful outlook on life, always ready with a smile and a good laugh. A dedicated and hardworking man, he was blessed to enjoy 28 years of retirement. Sharp as a tack, he maintained his independence until the very end. He found great joy in the simple things — especially sitting in his swing on North Williams Street, watching the neighborhood, his birds and squirrels, and the cars passing by. Above all, he loved his family more than anything, taking special pride in looking after his boys, his great-great-grandchildren. To everyone he met, he was simply “Papa,” and to know him was to love him.
He was also preceded in death by his wife Sarah McCall Corley and daughters Lawana Faye Taylor (Cricket) and Donna Inez Corley.
Survivors include his son Terrell Corley of Hazlehurst; grandchildren Doug and Denise Baucom, Garrett and CiCi Baucom, of Hazlehurst, Heather White (Courtney Fletcher), Hogan White, Hagan White and Hudson Fletcher, Lance and Nina Taylor, Lanzi Taylor, Josie Taylor, Cassandra and Dilan Pacheco, Tara and Ryan Thompson, Jayla Pope, Daylon Sellers and Desiree and Carley Thompson, and Cody and Lisa Corley; four great-great-grandchildren; sister Helen Ursrey of Hazlehurst; and several special extended family members.
Graveside services were held April 24 in Hazlehurst City Cemetery with the Rev. Jinker Horton and the Rev. Terry Davis officiating.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.