More detail on this person: Born on April 14,
1930. Dad was one of three children raised by
their parents A.H. Corliss an Army Calvary doctor
and Mary Jones Corliss his wife. The family
traveled extensively all over the world.
Dad graduated from Whitman College in Walla
Walla Washington in 1952. He then married Carolyn
Angel, and was also commissioned as a 2nd
Lieutenant in the USMC. Dad's Marine Corps career
spanned over 33 years with retirement from active
duty in 1985. As a Marine pilot, he served world
wide in numerous Marine Corps aircraft, and
postings including Korea and Vietnam.
After Marine Corps retirement as a Major General,
Dad discovered Shepherdstown, WV. He and Mom
built two farms from 1988 to 2000 with our final
residence at "Finally" in Shenandoah Junction. His
many interests include an active herd of Black
Angus, a producing vineyard, his shooting group,
Trinity Church, and two terms as County
Commissioner.
Dad is survived by his second wife, Pearl Perkins
Corliss, his son, Greg Corliss, Jr., daughter,
Mary Noble, three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Dad was never one to be idle, enjoying all he did
with passion and a drive for excellence. Though he
did not hesitate to let you know where he stood on
an issue, yet he possessed the ability to bring
people together, to work for the good of the
community.
Doing the right thing and service were halmarks of
his life.
Dad was always actively engaged in everything he
did, and will be sorely missed.
A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity
Episcopal Church, Shepherdstown, Saturday, Jan.
23, 2016 at 11 A.M.
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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