James Riley Corn

James Riley Corn, 98, of Manteno, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Manteno Veterans Home. James was born on January 8, 1926, in West Frankfort, IL, the son of John Ray “Doc” and Dorothy “Dot” (Biddle) Corn. He married Wanda Isaacs, the love of his life, on April 9, 1950, in Manteno, IL. James worked as a railroad conductor for many years. James proudly served his country as part of the United States Navy during WW2 in both the Atlantic and Pacific theater of operation. He was a member of the Kankakee Shriners Club and Shriners International of Medina, Chicago, a member of the Scottish Rite, the Valley of Bloomington, Manteno Masonic Lodge No. 636, and National Society Sons of the American Revolution. He was a practicing Baptist. James also was a member of the Manteno Sportsman’s Club, the Illinois Central Hunting and Fishing Club, the American Legion in Benton, IL., and the VFW. James is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Corn; son, Larry Corn; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, John Ray “Doc” Corn; mother, Dorothy “Dot” Biddle; brother, Denver Corn; 3 sisters, Beatrice Atchison, Maxine Easter, Bernice Corn; a nephew, Jerry Smith. Burial will take place at Brady Cemetery, in Akin, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. Cremation rites have been accorded.