James Paul Corley

James Paul Corley obituary

James Paul Corley

James Corley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harwood Cremation and Funeral Services - Canon City on Aug. 8, 2025.

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James Paul Corley, aged 61, died August 5th, 2025 at Point Barr Campgrounds amongst some of his loved ones, after a long day of one of his favorite pastimes: fishing. Born July 26th, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana to late father Henry Paul Corley and mother Wanda Faye Corley. He precedes his loving wife of 33 years Ellen Renee Corley and children Elizabeth Ann Martinez (husband Orion) and Sean Paul Corley (wife Aurora), as well as his two sisters Connie Sue Harrison (husband Jim) and Colleen Renee Schoellkopf (husband David). An informal remembrance ceremony will be held on August 16th, 2025 at James and Renee's residence, their dream home with the view of the mountains they both loved very much. In lieu of flowers we encourage those who knew James, wherever they met in life, to make donations to one of the following organizations: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, to help protect the beauty and safety of nature that James loved, or the Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network (WSCN), a group "dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea". His cremation will be handled by Harwood Funeral Home in Cañon City, Colorado. James was a loving husband, father, and uncle, and he will be deeply missed by all his loved ones. Shine on you crazy diamond, James, shine on.

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August 18, 2025

Kay Muenster Bowman posted to the memorial.

August 12, 2025

Andrea Beltran posted to the memorial.

August 8, 2025

Harwood Cremation and Funeral Services - Canon City posted an obituary.

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Kay Muenster Bowman

August 18, 2025

I was sad to hear the news about James. He was a good guy; very kind. We worked together at Transco. He was a very happy family man. May He Rest in Peace.-Kay Muenster Bowman

Andrea Beltran

August 12, 2025

I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with James and especially to have had some morning cups of coffee made with beans roasted by James. I am glad that he retired when he did and made it to Colorado to enjoy the mountains with his family. My thoughts are with all of you now.

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