George Kevin Corey

George “Kevin” Corey went to be with the Lord on February 7th, 2024, at 5:04pm following an eight-day hospital stay after a firepit accident at his home in Springfield, VA, on January 30th, 2024. He lived to be 57 years, born on August 28, 1966, in Winchester, KY. He is predeceased by his grandmother, Carmen Fuller Meinzer; father, George Edward Corey; and half-sister, Gina Graves-Buehler. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Corey, his daughter Jenna Guercia (husband Matthew Guercia), his mother Donna Flores (husband Victor Flores), many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kevin lived in Winchester, KY for a short time, moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL and then landed in Alexandria, VA around the age of 13. Kevin attended Calvary Road Christian School for a few months upon arrival in the area before transferring to Edison High School where he graduated in 1984. Kevin started his career working for the Army as an independent contractor then went on to work under the Secretary of the Air Force Office Administrative Assistant as a Computer Specialist in the U.S. Pentagon until 1993. Kevin came to know the Lord Jesus as his Savior on December 24, 1990, at Calvary Road Baptist Church. He became a member of the church on January 20, 1991, and was baptized February 17, 1991. From then on, Kevin started attending the church and serving in ministries including the choir. Kevin also worked as a Camp Counselor at Camp Shenandoah in the summer of 1993 where the Lord called him into the ministry full-time. Kevin met his beloved wife, Becky, in August 1993 and the two were engaged to be married on December 24th, 1993. They married June 25, 1994, at Calvary Road Baptist Church and were married 29 years. They welcomed their first and only child, Jenna, on August 6, 2000. Kevin and his family fostered 11 children and youth in Fairfax County, VA from 2012-2016. Kevin worked at Calvary Road Christian School as an assistant for a couple years in the 90s. He served as the Children’s Pastor at Calvary Road Baptist Church from September 16, 1996, until May 31, 2005. From there, Kevin and his family moved to Paducah, KY where Kevin served as the Children’s Pastor at Heartland Worship Center until 2008. Kevin and his family then moved to Lilburn, GA where he again served as the Children’s Pastor at Annistown Road Baptist Church until 2010. The Lord called Kevin back to Alexandria, VA in 2010 where he took over his former position as the Children’s Pastor at Calvary Road Baptist Church. This position evolved over time, and he went on to become the NextGen Pastor, serving the children, youth, and young adults of the church. Kevin worked hard for his Associates, Bachelors, and Master's degrees from Liberty University while working full-time. He obtained his Associate of Arts in 2018, his Bachelor of Science in Religion with an emphasis in NextGen Ministry in 2020, and his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Christian Leadership & Church Ministry in 2021. Kevin dedicated his life to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to those near and far. Kevin believed deeply in camp ministry and once Camp Shenandoah became too small a site, he found Camp Kanesatake and brought his students to camps there starting in 2011. Kevin believed that every child and teen should have an opportunity to attend Christian camps as they were a vital avenue for children to develop meaningful relationships, know God, and serve God. Kevin also believed that youth should have an opportunity to put their faith into practice through missions trips both domestic and abroad. From 2016 on, Kevin spent time each summer leading trips for the youth. Many of those years were spent in Orange Walk, Belize, with another fellowship of believers who became like family. Kevin also loved music, cars, and fishing. Kevin’s music library was one of the most diverse, ranging from Christian to Classic Country to Rock. He loved attending concerts when given the opportunity and could spend hours fine tuning his record player so that he could experience his music “the right way.” Over the years, Kevin spent time back in Kentucky with close family friends who inspired his love for old classic cars. Kevin enjoyed fishing trips with his buddies and especially enjoyed eating the fruits of his labor. Kevin loved hard and was loved hard back. He will be missed, but we rejoice in knowing that for those who are also in Christ, we will be reunited one day in heaven.

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George Kevin Corey

August 28, 1966 - February 7, 2024