Cory Wilson

Cory M. Wilson of Collinsville, Illinois, was born April 7, 1982, in Belleville and passed away January 7, 2010, in St. Louis, Missouri. For five years he built a committed work life at ABB and was known by family and friends as a loyal and energetic presence in their lives.

A graduate of Collinsville High School, Cory was celebrated for his athletic gifts on the football field. He continued to play at McKendree College for four years, earning Second Team All-American honors in his senior season. Teammates and coaches remember him as a strong competitor who combined natural ability with steady dedication.

Family was central to Cory’s life. He is survived by his parents, Donald (Vickie) Wilson and Marcy (Mathew) Sova; sisters Adrienne Wilson, Brittany Sova and Matti Sova; stepbrother J’uan Jennings; and his niece, Adelie Wilson. His maternal grandparents, Alan and Susan O’Guin and Jerry and Cheryl Pace, also survive him. Cory was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Virginia and Harlan Wilson, and step-grandmother Lola Wilson.

Those close to Cory recall his warmth, his easy smile, and the way he touched the lives of people around him. In honor of his memory, the family has asked that gifts be made to the Cory Wilson Scholarship Fund in care of Herr Funeral Home, reflecting Cory’s legacy of community and the opportunities he worked to create for others.

Visitation was held at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, with funeral services following and interment at St. John Cemetery. Cory’s family and friends remember him with love and gratitude for the bright, athletic, and caring life he shared with them.