Corley, Christopher Joseph Senior, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 23, 2025 at Mari de Villa in Town and Country, MO. He was born on October 10, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to Charles Corley and Mary Corley Gerst (nee Joyce).
Christopher is survived by his daughter, Deborah Mantler (Mark) and sons Christopher Corley Jr. (Anikka) and Robert Corley (former spouse Chalyn) and grandchildren Tyler Mantler, Monica Monti (Joey), Nikolas Fowler-Hainen, Payton Corley, Christopher Corley III, Liam Corley, Savanna Corley, Charles Corley, Landon Corley and great grandchild Mason Henry Fowler and many nieces and nephews and former wife Jean Jackson. Survived by his sister Therese Barnes (Dennis) and sisters in law Darlene Corley and Patricia Corley. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 41 years Nancy Corley and brothers Charles Corley, David Corley, Terrence Corley, Daniel Corley, Michael Corley, Gerald Corley and sister Mary Ward.
Christopher married Nancy (nee Tabers) after meeting her at Southeast Missouri State University where they both studied education. They were happily married for 41 years and were friends to many. Chris had a successful, impactful career in education, most notably as Vice Principal of West Junior High School in Columbia, MO, followed by his role as Principal of Brentwood High School for 13 years in the St. Louis area. In his educational career, Chris was active and influential to many through his leadership in curriculum development and motivational speaking. Chris also found success in business, helping lead The Fantastechs with his son, Rob, as well as many real estate endeavors.
Chris loved being with friends and family, loved boating at the Lake of the Ozarks with Nancy, and was always willing to help anyone that he met. He truly was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to countless people over the years, and had an incredibly diverse group of people that called him friend.
Chris is now reunited with Nancy and he will be missed greatly by many.
Services: Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd., at Holloway Rd., Ballwin, Monday, March 3, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., followed by Services at Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church, 16520 Clayton Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Reception / celebration of life will be at The Legends Country Club, 625 Legends Pkwy., Eureka, MO 63025 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friends may sign the online guest book at Schrader.com.
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