Former CIAA official Jesse Corry passes

Former CIAA official Jesse Corry passes

July 13, 2008

Former CIAA referee Jesse Corry has died. He passed away at his residence on July 9, 2008 at the age of 73.

He coached and refereed basketball and football for more than 36 years at the high school and collegiate level.

Educated in the public schools of Rowan County, North Carolina, Corry graduated from Livingstone College and later earned a Master's degree in couseling from N.C. Central University.

Following his graduation, Corry served as a counselor in the public schools of Rowan County and later became personnel manager of Fieldcrest Mills (North Carolina Finishing Co.) until his retirement in 1999.

The Rev. Corry was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and received a humanitarian award from the Salisbury Rowan Human Relations Council.

He was also campaign manager for Phase II of Livingstone College's Capital Campaign and was instrumental in fundraising for the erection of the American Red Cross building in Salisbury.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, at First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, with Dr. Daryl Aaron, pastor, officiating, and Dr. Glenn Pettiford, eulogist. Burial will be in Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury. Hairston Funeral Home Inc. is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.Hairstonfh.com.