Corey Cole

Corey Coleman, 41, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away April 1, 2011. Family and friends gathered to celebrate his life with a service at The Chosen Vessel Cathedral, reflecting the love and connections he built in his community. Corey’s life was honored with visitation and a celebration of life that brought together those who knew him best, and he was laid to rest at Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

Though public records about Corey emphasize the sadness of his early passing, those who attended his memorial remembered a man deeply woven into his circle of family and long-time friends. The outpouring of condolences and attendance at his services show how many lives he touched and how strongly he was held in the hearts of people who knew him.

Corey’s memory lives on in the stories shared at his service and in the quiet ways loved ones keep him present — in recollections, photographs, and the everyday moments where his influence was felt. His life mattered to those who loved him; his funeral and interment provided an opportunity for family and community to honor him, grieve together, and begin to heal.

He is remembered with affection by family and friends who continue to mark his birthday and the years since his passing. Though his time was too short, Corey’s memory remains part of the Fort Worth community and the lives of those who called him friend and family.