William Robert ‘Bob’ Corn, 83, of Union, SC, died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born in Union on October 27, 1939 to the late Ross and Irene Page Corn.
Bob graduated from Clemson University in 1967 and retired from the US Forest Service. He honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Defense Artillery Unit, Hawk Missile Battery, Ft. Bliss, TX from 1963 – 1966 as a Radar Repair Man. Bob helped prepare The Palmetto Trail where people enjoy nature, practice conservation, and learn history—all while being physically active. He also assisted with the Cross Keys House, one of the oldest and most significant homes in Union County and the entire Upstate of South Carolina. Bob was a member of the Union Antique Car Club and various civic organizations. He was of the Baptist faith.
Bob is survived by his sister, Annette Cantrell of Abbeville, SC; her children, Ty Cantrell (Amy), of Covington, GA and their children, Reece and Ragan and Page Medlin (Chris) of Mt. Holly, NC and their children, Jessica and Josh.
There are no services planned at this time.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Bob, may be sent to the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
A message of condolence may be sent to his sister by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com
Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Corn family.