Christopher

"Corky" Arthur Lapham

Christopher “Corky” Arthur Lapham, 67, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away, Friday morning, November 13, 2026, at Berkeley Medical Center.

Born July 4, 1959 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Glenn Wheelock and Elizabeth Ann (Pallansh) Lapham.

Corky was previously employed as a Project Manager for cell tower erection and telecommunication maintenance. He enjoyed traveling for his job, where his work included decommissioning towers and upgrading radio antennas and fiber systems to meet new technology standards. When he was younger, he worked at the German International School Washington, D.C., in Potomac, MD, where he handled maintenance, drove the school bus, cleared snow, and took care of whatever else needed to be done.

Corky loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, and boating.

Corky is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Wright) Lapham, who he has been with for 32 years; four children, Christopher Lapham, of Martinsburg, WV, Asa Hawkins, of Madison, AL, Terrence Hawkins, and wife, Amy, of Harvest, AL, and Stephanie Fowler, and husband, Patrick, of Meridianville, AL; six grandchildren, Alijah, Joseph, Ciara, Jordan, Savannah, and Wyatt; one great grandchild, Raven; and one sister, Liza Davis, and husband, Todd.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Allen Durst.

A viewing will be held for family and friends one hour prior to services from 10-11am, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD.

Funeral services will follow at 11am, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Carpenter and Pastor Jim Lloyd officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.