Mr. Richard Bruce Corey

November 23, 1954 - May 12, 2017

A Memorial service for Mr. Richard Bruce Corey, 62, of Henderson, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the First Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Headrick delivering a message of comfort and prayer. Rick passed away May 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 23, 1954 to the late Bruce and Ruth Ann Corey in Harlan, Iowa. He moved to Texas from California to work in the commercial and residential building industry as a carpenter. Rick was well known in Henderson and the surrounding towns for his abilities. He loved to garden and to teach someone how to do something that they didn't know how to do. He also loved babies and his grandchildren most of all. He was always right about anything and everything. He took great pride in his back yard and his pool. He enjoyed his greenhouse which was his go to spot where he bossed everyone in the backyard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Ruth Ann Corey; brother, James Corey; sisters, Marcia Barnett, and Karen Lower. He is survived by, his loving wife of 31 years, Kathy Corey; daughter he raised as his own, Kim Bommarito and family; step-daughter, Jennifer Carlson-Irvine and family; and Clint and Ryan Corey; sisters, Cathie Lopez, Linda Hanson; and along with his grandchildren who he dearly loved, Nate Carlson, Anthony Reyes, and Jarissa Burst; and a host of other family and friends. The family requests that flowers or memorial contributions be sent to the family residence at 1800 East Main Street, Henderson, TX 75652. Condolences may be made online at www.crawfordacrim.com.