Dustin Seth Corey

Dustin Seth Corey, age 33, of Augusta, Georgia, formerly of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Dustin was born on July 11, 1984, to Kelly Davis and Jeff Corey.  He is survived by his parents, Kelly Davis (Brad Vernon) and Jeff & Barb Corey; siblings, Kalie (Joe) Williamson and Joey Davis; grandparents, Sam & Elaine Corey, Bob & Jackie Bouwhuis; step-grandmother, Kathy Northrup; his special friend, Becca Morris; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.  Dustin also leaves behind two lifelong friends, Derrick Fewless and Nick Ponstein and pseudo-mom, Tammy Ponstein. Dustin graduated from Rogers High School, Ferris State University, and United States Army Officer Candidate School.  From 2007 – 2012, Dustin proudly served our country during the Iraq War.  As Captain, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star as he led 35 soldiers and 15 Iraqi Police in over 200 combat missions in Kirkuk, Iraq, without a single casualty to the men that he commanded.  He was a true born leader and hero to everyone who knew and loved him. Dustin has the greatest sense of humor and could make even the most steadfast laugh.  He brightened a room just by entering it.  He loved hunting with his uncles and spending time with his grandparents.  He was a great son to his parents and a protective brother.  Once he moved to Georgia, he was always fixin’ to go somewhere and would talk to y’all later. Memorial services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 17, 2018, including military honors at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood) 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the funeral home and Saturday from 10-11 am prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donating to the Wounded Warrior Project or Mission 22.  Both organizations support PTSD; the wounds we cannot see.