Roy James McCorkle Obituary
In loving memory of Roy James McCorkle of Mount Vernon, Illinois, who departed this world on December 4, 2025 at the age of 82. Roy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James McCorkle and H. Marjorie McCorkle. He is survived by: his wife Jane McCorkle (Clark); his daughter-in-law Ryan (Kristine McCorkle); his daughters, Laura (Chris Woolverton) and Sarah (Mark Mitchell); his grandchildren, Colin McCorkle, Madeline McCorkle, Kaleb Woolverton, Gavin Woolverton, Gabe Woolverton, Lauren Eddings (Jacob), Taylor Bieneman (Larry), Gwendolyn Mitchell and Katherine Mitchell; his great grandchild Chloe Eddings; his sister-in-law Jeanette Clark; his sibling's children, Tim McCorkle, Julie Hoffman and Jessica Rettle; and his pet Charlie Brown.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Newell Funeral Home (601 S 42nd St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made in Roy's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project.
