Cory Ryan Dunlow, 24, passed away on June 21, 2022. Cory was born on June 5, 1998 in Chesapeake, VA to Curtis Dunlow Jr and Michelle Baiko. He had an infectious laugh that brought joy to all that heard it. Cory was our greatest teacher. His strength and courage despite his challenges, as well as his loving innocence, inspired everyone who knew him. Cory had the kindest heart and the sweetest soul. He found such joy in the little things and when he loved something or someone they knew it. His love was pure and genuine and a wonderful blessing to us all. He was truly loved in return by so many people. He enjoyed going to school and loved his wonderful teachers. His favorite place was his Camp Gonnawannagoagin’. Cory loved to swim and ride four wheelers with his Dad and Sister and to go camping with his family and friends. He loved to watch his favorite movies and shows on his DVD player or computer. Among his favorites were Thomas The Tank Engine, Barney, Bear In The Big Blue House and The Wiggles. Cory’s favorite songs were Wheels On The Bus, Barney’s I Love You Song and The Bear Cha-Cha-Cha.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents: (Father & Stepmother) Curtis Dunlow Jr & Crystal Dunlow, (Mother & Stepfather) Michelle Baiko & Kevin Baiko, (Sisters) Madelyn Dunlow & Kalyn Bruflodt (Grandparents) Curtis & Lois Dunlow, John & Elizabeth Gray, David & Kay Clark & Janice Benner, (Aunts) Stephanie Smith, Brandi Oldani & Nicole Divers, (Uncles) Bryan Dunlow, Michael Clark, Michael Gray, William Smith & Chris Divers, (Cousins) Shawn, Skyler & Brody Comparto, Corban Tanner, Jetsen & Tanner Oldani and Isabella & Jackson Divers, as well as a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Calvin Corbitt officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial and Cremation Gardens, 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and to leave a condolence to the family.