Howard W. Sorey

Howard Wesley Sorey, 73, of Mathews, Virginia was called home on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1948 to Carroll and Hulda Sorey. Howard graduated from Great Bridge High School, where he met and married his lifelong sweetheart, Susan in 1966. He continued his studies at ODU and landed a civilian job at the Norfolk Naval Air Base. He retired in 1991 and after a short spell re-entered the workforce at Simico Electronics, where he closed out his career in 2015. Howard was preceded in death by his beloved Susan; his parents, Carroll and Hulda and his sister, Carolyn. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Judy Lassiter (Vince), Robby Sorey (Tracey), Wendy Byrns (Chris), Kim Way (Bill), Shane Sorey (Missy), Jenny Sorey (Walter), Shanna Chandler (Donnie); his grandchildren, Whitney, Andi, Melissa, Abbie, Emily, Taylor, Logan, Matt, Connor, C.W., Justin, Patrick, Indigo, Lora and Lenna; step-grandchildren, Will and Grayson; six great-grandsons with three more great-grandchildren on the way; a brother, Kevin Sorey (Lynn) and many nieces and a nephew. Howard was kind, compassionate and generous with his time and resources. He volunteered at Hands Across Mathews for many years. He shared his passion for good food with his family, and the tradition is carried on in his namesake café, Howard Dooley. He opened his home and heart to friends, extended family and anyone who needed the stability and love that came with being a Sorey. The family will receive friends from 3 – 5 pm on Monday, May 9th. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia. Celebration of Howard’s life will be held at 5pm on Monday immediately following visitation. Donations may be made in his honor to Hands Across Mathews, Mathews Volunteer Fire Dept., Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad or choose an act of kindness.