Rory Dowling Obituary (1967 - 2025)

Rory David Dowling, 57, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Friday afternoon, April 18, 2025, at Baptist Health -Corbin. He was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of the late Paul L. Dowling and Noreen O'Rielly Haddon. Rory had been an over-the-road freight truck driver for many years. Rory is survived by his wife, Marlena L. Dowling of Corbin; daughter, Julia Dowling; two sisters, Penny Smith and Tina Davis; and several nieces and nephews, along with great-nieces and nephews. Rory's life will be celebrated by his family at a later date. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is serving the Dowling Family Messages of condolences may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com