Edward Lee Corum, 79, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home in Front Royal VA.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 2 to 4 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal.
Mr. Corum was born on September 24, 1941, in Warrenton, Virginia to the late Helen Corum (Fields) and raised by herself and the late William (Billy) Fields.
In his younger day he attended school in Fauquier County and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Bertha Porter Corum, two sisters, Vivian Fields Allen (Sonnie) and Sadie Fields Yates (Turner): brother, Eugene Corum and stepson, Charles “Brother” Haley Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories: son, Edward Lee Grayson Sr (Sonja); significant other, Evelyn King, five stepdaughters, Eleanor Porter Thompson, Judy Haley Minor, Christine Haley Hall (Rev. Henry), Dale Haley Chinn, and Sandy Porter Sonnie (Kenneth); two brothers, Samuel Fields (Robin); and William Fields; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren ‘nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Pop’s you will be missed, your smile and words of advice will be with me forever. Rest easy you’re in God’s home now. Love you….
So very sorry for your loss. The few times we had been together, he was always a gentleman and a hoot! Thoughts are with him and his family.
Evenlyn and family my deepest condolences to you all.
Evelyn, my heart and prayers are with you and the entire family at the loss of Ed. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.Much Love,
God be with and comfort you all. Our prayers are with you.
I never got a chance to meet Ed knowing Eveyln he had to be a fun loving person. God bless to the entire family
Sorry for your loss Buster and Sandy from Philadelphia