Cory Lee Daniel Sliger, 36, Sarcoxie, Mo., died Sunday, October 5, 2025, after a courageous battle of brain cancer in the comfort of his home with his wife and son by his side.
He was born Saturday, July 1, 1989, in Joplin, Mo. He moved to Sarcoxie, Mo. in 2002.
Cory and DeLisa Leann McGuirk, the love of his life, were united in marriage May 7, 2011. She survives of the home. They shared fourteen years of wonderful memories. To this union two children were born Aidan Sliger, fourteen and Gwendalyn Sliger, five, both of the home.
Cory enjoyed watching his children play sports, Christmas mornings with family, hot dogs and hot chocolate at his mom’s on Halloween and football.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather William Sliger and paternal grandmother Gloria Sliger; aunt Kathy Faircloth and maternal grandfather Charles (Danny) Hurst.
Cory is survived by his wife and children; parents; siblings; many nieces and nephews; and his aunt Carolyn Cupp.
Cory was a member of the River of Life Church in Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Those honoring his life by serving as honorary pallbearers are Dallas McGuirk John Woodruff, Derek McGuirk, Austin McGuirk, Jim McGuirk, Peyton McGuirk, Cooper McGuirk and Aidan Sliger.