Jay H Corey

Jay H. Corey, 62 of Bon Secour, AL passed away Wednesday, June 23rd 2021 at South Baldwin Hospital in Foley, AL. Jay Corey was born in Salem, Ohio on January 29th, 1959. Jay Corey was a retired entrepreneur having had multiple businesses and many partnerships over the years. Initially he began working for Columbiana Foundry, 84 Lumber and then approached by Lowe's Companies in Salisbury, Maryland. He rose through the ranks and was named youngest general manager, managing multiple locations in Virginia. While in the Northern Virginia area he decided to start his own business of Property Development, and operating a small country store, Hill High Orchards in Round Hill Va. Jay Corey was actively involved in the Standardbred Racehorse business since childhood. Helping his father who was a well-known horse trainer in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Jay had a large racing stable; He was a breeder and raced horses all over the US and Canada while residing in his farm in Northern Virginia. He then moved to Morgantown, WV in 1997 and Tygart Lake, WV in 2007 to pursue property development and business acquisitions. He also owned multiple businesses including restaurants and business consulting which were eventually dissolved due to Jay’s declining health of a spinal condition. Upon the death of his father, Jay decided to slowly retire from the horse industry as his father was his main motivation for being in that business. Jay married the love of his life, Cheryl Ripple Corey on August 19th, 1978. He was very proud of their 42-year marriage. They were inseparable, enjoyed traveling over the years in the Caribbean and throughout the country. He loved the food, snorkeling, casinos and cultures. For health reasons, and to be near his son they moved to Bon Secour, Alabama in 2013. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Robert D. Corey, Sr. of Columbiana, Ohio. He leaves behind his wife, Cheryl Ripple Corey, his mother; Mrs. Inez M. Corey. two children; Amber L. Holmes and Preston R Corey of Foley, Alabama, four grandchildren; Ayden Holmes 18, Aspen, Holmes 15, Aubrey Holmes 12, and Bristol Corey 6; Sister and Brother-in-law\Best Friends, Catherine McConville and Corporal Lester F. McConville of Millwood, Virginia. He is also survived by three other siblings; Tom Corey of Dover, OH; Paul Corey of Canonsburg, PA and Robert Corey, Jr. of Felton, DE. Per Jay’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date for immediate family. Condolences/Arrangements can be sent to Cason Funeral Services, c/o Jay Corey Family, 15213 Hwy 59 North, Foley, AL 36535.

Jay H Corey

January 29, 1959 - June 23, 2021

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Jay H Corey

January 29, 1959 - June 23, 2021

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