Celebrating the life of
L. Sanders Corbit
August 14, 1944 - September 20, 2014
He will always be remembered for his ability to relate to people of all ages
SAVANNAH - L. Sanders Corbit, age 70, died at Hospice House Savannah on September 20, 2014. He passed away after a valiant battle with ALS.
Born August 14, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee, to Lewis and Ione Corbit, he attended Georgia Military Academy and Vanderbilt University. He grew up in Stratford, CT and played on numerous championship baseball teams. Sanders played college baseball at Vanderbilt and went on to get drafted by the Boston Red Sox Triple-A team. In 1971, he stepped off the mound for an inning to marry the love of his life, Susan Fielder Corbit.
Susan and Sanders started out in Darien, CT and later moved to Manchester-by-the -Sea, MA. They spent 23 years on Sunset Hill, where they raised their two children, Holly and Grant. Sanders had a successful career in sales and marketing and founded his own environmental consulting company before retiring to The Landings in 2001.
In his retirement, Sanders taught English at Savannah Technical College and instructed senior fitness classes at the JEA, Generation One and The Marshes. With his love for tennis and between-match camaraderie , he created what officially became known as " The Tuesday- Thursday Sanders Corbit Open Tennis."
Sanders will be especially remembered for his ability to relate to people of all ages and his willingness to mentor and encourage young people who looked to him for guidance and wisdom.
Sanders is survived by his wife, Susan J. Corbit, of Savannah, GA, his children , Grant Corbit of West Hartford, CT and daughter, Holly Falzarano (Rene) , his grandchildren, Evander and Ela Falzarano of Charlotte, NC and his brother-in-law, Wayne Fielder (Rose), of Coatesville, PA.
A gathering will be held at The Plantation Club at The Landings on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 from 1:00-3:00pm.
Memorial contributions are welcome at the JEA of Savannah and the ALS Foundation of Georgia.
The family extends special thanks to Sanders' many friends who were with him throughout his heroic fight with ALS and to Kathy Lewis of Hospice Savannah.
Sanders was a gentleman and a friend.
- Thomas V Reilly, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan and Family, May you hold your memories and love of Sanders close and find comfort and peace in them.
- Meghan and Ryan Nelson, Minneapolis, MN
Susan, along with all of his many friends, we will miss Sanders. You have our deepest sympathy.
- Bob and Barbara Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, Sanders always lived large. He attracted a large following and loved to talk and listen. The 17th C. philosopher Spinoza wrote that everything is part of God and nothing is not part of God. Some have more god spark than others and Sanders shone bright. I believe he continues to shine. Love, Shari
- Shari Lee & Fred Laist, Savannah, GA
Sanders was inspiration to all. He wii be missed.
- Stu Weiner, Savannah , GA
Sanders was inspiration to all. He wii be missed.
- Stu Weiner, Savannah , GA
Susan, I realize the strength you most of had over the last several months please take care of yourself. Sanders was a great friend to so many people , may all our memories be of the good times.
- Ted Copeland , Savannah , Ga
Dear Susan, Even when circumstances allow one to prepare for the loss, once it occurs the shock is still huge. I wish you all the strength you need. Know that your classmates are looking forward to your presence and to comfort you. Hans
- Hans Heinsbroek, Savannah, GA
Susan, So sorry to hear about your loss. Ditto to what Roger & Stan said. See you soon, I hope. God bless. Vic C.
- Vic Carpenter, Savannah, GA
Your abiding spirit will be sorley missed. God speed Sanders.
- Don & Nedra Roehm, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Susan, All of your friends at The learning Center surround you with their sympathy and care. We look forward to your return soon, and hope that a lifetime of memories of your husband will bring you comfort. Roger Smith for The Learning Center
- The Learning Center of SCI, Savannah, GA
Susan, I understand you two had wonderful times together. Those endure forever for you, your family and friends. A hug from me and Nancy. _stan
- Stan Bissell and Nancy Dimmick, Savannah, GA
Sanders was a gentleman and a friend.
- Thomas V Reilly, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan and Family, May you hold your memories and love of Sanders close and find comfort and peace in them.
- Meghan and Ryan Nelson, Minneapolis, MN
Susan, along with all of his many friends, we will miss Sanders. You have our deepest sympathy.
- Bob and Barbara Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, Sanders always lived large. He attracted a large following and loved to talk and listen. The 17th C. philosopher Spinoza wrote that everything is part of God and nothing is not part of God. Some have more god spark than others and Sanders shone bright. I believe he continues to shine. Love, Shari
- Shari Lee & Fred Laist, Savannah, GA
Sanders was inspiration to all. He wii be missed.
- Stu Weiner, Savannah , GA
Sanders was inspiration to all. He wii be missed.
- Stu Weiner, Savannah , GA
Susan, I realize the strength you most of had over the last several months please take care of yourself. Sanders was a great friend to so many people , may all our memories be of the good times.
- Ted Copeland , Savannah , Ga
Dear Susan, Even when circumstances allow one to prepare for the loss, once it occurs the shock is still huge. I wish you all the strength you need. Know that your classmates are looking forward to your presence and to comfort you. Hans
- Hans Heinsbroek, Savannah, GA
Susan, So sorry to hear about your loss. Ditto to what Roger & Stan said. See you soon, I hope. God bless. Vic C.
- Vic Carpenter, Savannah, GA
Your abiding spirit will be sorley missed. God speed Sanders.
- Don & Nedra Roehm, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Susan, All of your friends at The learning Center surround you with their sympathy and care. We look forward to your return soon, and hope that a lifetime of memories of your husband will bring you comfort. Roger Smith for The Learning Center
- The Learning Center of SCI, Savannah, GA
Susan, I understand you two had wonderful times together. Those endure forever for you, your family and friends. A hug from me and Nancy. _stan
- Stan Bissell and Nancy Dimmick, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
