Corey Walker Watsey, 57, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home.

A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Noah’s Ark.

Corey was born February 21, 1969 in Livermore, California, the son of Norman and Sandra (Asklar) Watsey. He was married to Jenifer Halverson, the mother of his two adult children, whom he later divorced.

Corey worked in telecommunications for LISCO in Fairfield for fifteen years and was a certified tower climber. He enjoyed music, singing, and dancing. He had a good sense of humor, and was very handy, creative, and artistic.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Kelsey Watsey, Jadzia Watsey, and Isabel Everett; granddaughter, Leona Fern Watsey; his mother, Sandy Watsey; brother, Brad (Katherine) Watsey of Fairfield; niece and nephews, Erika, Joshua, and Roger Watsey; and great-nephews, Zaeden Watsey and Jackson Steinbeck.

He was preceded in death by his father.