Cory Clinton Corkins, 45, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. Services will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Blue Springs Christian Church: Visitation from 6-7 pm, memorial service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to his children’s education in care of Sarah Corkins.
Cory was born November 4, 1973 in Wichita, KS, the son of Phillip & Cindy (McCray) Corkins. He married Sarah L. Phipps on August 8, 1998. Cory was a member of the Blue Springs Christian Church, where he served as custodian. He enjoyed playing video games with his nephew and watching North Carolina basketball (he was a Roy Williams fan). He also enjoyed quoting movie dialog and making people laugh.
His survivors include his wife, Sarah Corkins, a daughter, Hope Corkins, and a son, Xander Corkins, all of the home; his parents, Phillip & Cindy Corkins of Lacompton, KS; a brother, Kyle Corkins (Kim) of Eudora, KS; and father & mother-in-law, Michael & Judith Phipps of Blue Springs.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Scott Anderson
29 Oct 2025Cory was a dear teenage friend of mine. Our parents were good friends at Crestmont Baptist Church in Burleson, TX, and I met him through my sister, who was more his age.
Cory and I often hung out at church and also would have frequent sleep overs at each other’s house, and after he moved up to Missouri, we spent about a week with him there. Among other things, we shared in common a love of chess and music. Cory loved to sing, and I thought he had a great voice and a lot of talent.
He had a great sense of humor, both with witty remarks and practical jokes, but always in good fun. He had a way of enlivening the room and putting everybody at ease. He was very fun to be around, and I always looked forward to hanging out with him. He was always very cheerful and optimistic.
Sadly, I lost track with him after going to college and I heard only later of his passing. His passing is a tragedy to me, and I wish every condolence to his dear family.
Cory had a sincere love of Jesus Christ, so I while now I still mourn and miss him, I hope and pray to be able to see him and hang out again in the resurrection and the life to come.