Mr. Lewis E. Corya Sr.

April 11, 1940 - July 07, 2010

Lewis Earl (Buzz) Corya Sr.,70, of North Vernon entered eternity July 7 at 5:20 p.m. at his home surrounded by his family. Lew was born on April 11, 1940 in Jennings County to Joseph and Lida (Scott) Corya and married his life long sweetheart on January 17 1958. Corya was a devoted father, friend, farmer and Christian man. He retired from Cummins Engine Company in the spring of 1995 and continued working his farm until July 6, 2010.

As a child, Lew was a member of Graham Presbyterian Church and later a member of First Baptist Church, North Vernon and was a graduate of Paris Crossing High School. He was a man of his word and lived a life of integrity. He was known for his clever sense of humor and deep love for people. He had a passion for family, friends and farming.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Janet Sue Walp Corya and one son Lew Corya Jr. (Beth), three daughters; Mary Jane Gootee (Michael), Susan Anderson (Ken), and Karen Barringer (Adam). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, one brother James E. Corya (Laura), and two sisters, Kathryn Johnson (Eric) and Patricia Dawson and Brother and Sister-In-Law,Tom and Carol Walp.

Funeral Information

Funeral Arrangements are being entrusted to Sawyer-Pickett Funeral Home in North Vernon. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 10 at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation will be Friday, July 9 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Sawyer -Picket.

Donations Information

In honor of Lew, memorial contributions may be made to the Luke Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund.