Cory James Connell, 21, born August 18th 1994, to Tara and James Connell. Cory passed away protecting someone he loved very dearly Paula Blanco.
Cory had 3 siblings, Ryan 25, Ashley 24 and Amanda 18. Cory had a passion for his family, football and living life to the fullest enjoying as many moments as he could!
Cory once said, "one man can change the world" and boy was he right. Little did he know that one person was him! Cory, even at 21, had a profound effect on an entire community and touched so many people's lives. Cory lived his life like a man on the run, never afraid to take a chance. He would have done anything for anyone. Cory was just "that guy."
Cory James Connell you are the man everyone should strive to be! We will always be strong for you because you were strong for us!
Cory is Survived by his parents Tara and James; his sisters Ashley, Amanda, Megan and Lesly; his brothers Ryan and Andy; his grandparents Jerry and Janie Webb; his aunts and uncle Kerri, Tracy, Kelly, Stephanie, Tammy, Missy and Matt; his cousins Zachary, Gage, Danielle, Taylor, Payton, Mickey, Kaya, Kaiden, Harper, Cherish and family and Jamie and family.