John was a lifelong area farmer, dirt worker. He served on the Cloud County Rural Fire Dept. #401 as Chief for several years. He was a former member of the Talmo United Methodist Church and a lifetime American Legion Post #76 member.
He married Patricia Scott on August 2, 2003 in Concordia, KS. She survives the home.
John is survived by his wife, Pat, Concordia, KS; son, J.C. Cory, Concordia, KS; daughter, Darla Williams (Arnold), Russell, KS; 4 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Eileen, Rogers and several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded by his wife, Linda; his parents; brother, Robert R. Cory and a step-father, Eustice (Poose) Sjolander.
It was John’s wishes to be cremated and memorial graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, KS with Rev. Mark Crist officiating and military honors by American Legion Post #76 of Concordia & #62 of Salina. Friends may sign the register book from 1-8 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-7 all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS.
The family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hospice or Park Villa Nursing Home in care of the funeral home., Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., PO Box 606, Concordia, KS, 66901. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.