Conrad was born May 3rd, 1929 in the Trawick/Flatwoods Community where he resided his entire life. He was the only child of Merkel and Lorene Corley. Although he often expressed how much he disliked being an only child, he had a rich childhood where the kids in the community were his extended family of lifelong friends. He told countless stories of their adventures of growing up together. He lived a simple life with small town values and a strong work ethic. He always treated others with kindness and respect. He married the love of his life, Melba, on August 19th, 1951 and together they built their own home and raised a family. They were the perfect match for each other and "enjoyed life" as he often said. They worked hard to provide for their two daughters as well as save for their college education and continued to enjoy working together until his death. He dearly loved his family and especially enjoyed his four granddaughters. Those girls loved going to Grandma and Graddaddy's house where it was always fun and they were treated like royalty. More recently, he has enjoyed his great grandchildren. Conrad was not afraid of hard work and started his work career early on at the Caro Sawmill. He spent the remainder of his work career working in the East Texas Oil/Gas fields. First with J.W. Green Contractors and later with Exxon out of the Trawick office. It was with his group of coworkers that he acquired the nickname "Cotton" and he enjoyed the many friendships he made over the years working with these companies. He retired in 1993, but continued to work alongside Melba at home. They enjoyed working together in the yard and on their property. He followed in his dad's footsteps and began gardening. He loved the whole process and was quite successful in producing an abundance of vegetables for his family as well as others in the community. After he became physically unable to work hard or garden, he did what he could to stay active. He was always out in the yard, raking leaves, sweeping the driveway, etc. Conrad trusted God his whole life and was a lifelong member of the Trawick Presbyterian Church. Over the years he served as Trustee, Elder, Sunday School Superintendant, groundskeeper and other capacities. He and Melba were avid worshippers and were always present for Sunday worship, Bible study, and whatever else that took place in the life of the church. The church was more than just a place of worship to him; it was an extended family and he dearly loved Pastor David O'Neal and all of the people of this sweet congregation.

All in all, Conrad spent his life living the dream. He worked hard, lived simply and was frugal to a fault. He was respected in the community and loved by all.

Conrad was preceded in death by his parents, Merkel and Lorene Corley and infant Granddaughter Kimberly Ann Johnson. His is survived by his wife Melba Minter Corley, children Rose Corley Johnson and husband Stanley, and Violet Corley Goodall and husband John, grandchildren Casey Johnson, Lindsey Watson and husband Matt, Jennifer Stoner and husband Kyle, Stephanie Hornsby and husband Eric, great grandchildren Libby Watson, Maggie Watson, Karen Stoner, Andrew Stoner, and Gwendolyn Hornsby. Pallbearers will be Thomas Kerss, Harold Minter, Allen Minter, Matt Watson, Kyle Stoner, and Eric Hornsby.

In leiu of flowers, donations can be made to the Trawick Presbyterian Church Building Fund.