William E. Corbin

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Celebrating the life of
William E. CorbinFebruary 13, 1933 - May 28, 2010

William Edward Corbin

SAVANNAH – William E. Corbin, 77, of Savannah, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, May 28, 2010.
Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Thaddeus and Edna Jolly Corbin.
He attended Cincinnati public schools, graduating from Withrow High School in 1951 and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1955 with a degree in political science and criminology. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
Mr. Corbin received his commission as 2nd Lt. through the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Kentucky. He received his wings at Greenville Air Force Base, Greenville, MS, graduating first in his class.
After serving three years in the Air Force he started his civilian career with Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in Phoenix, AZ, going through their two year management training program. From there he transferred to Denver, CO, then Colorado Springs, New York City, and back to Denver, where his family lived from 1969 to 1984, in Parker, CO.
He and seven other families helped to get a full time minister at the Parker United Methodist Church for the first time since the church was built in 1912. He served as the first chairman of the Council of Ministries. He played baseball for the Parker Bisons and refereed Little League games.
In 1984 Mr. Corbin was transferred to Whippany, NJ where he retired as Vice-President of Rates and Tariffs for all the Bell Systems after the AT&T divestiture and the independent phone companies with The National Exchange Carriers Association.
In 1988 Bill and his wife retired to The Landings on Skidaway Island where he was active in the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, the Billy Blitz Group, and volunteer work in social services through the area.
Bill was a devoted family man, admired and respected by all those who knew him.
Surviving are his wife of 54 ½ years, Susan Druley Corbin; two daughters, Wyndy Corbin Rueschling and her husband Michael of Ashland, OH, and Rebecca Corbin Kidd and her husband Bryan of Avondale Estates, GA; a son, William Frances Corbin II of Denver, CO; and a grandson, William Riley Kidd.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.
Interment will be in the Grand View Cemetery in Mentor, KY.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any remembrances be made to the Hospice Savannah Foundation, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Bethesda Home for Boys, P.O. Box 13039, Savannah, GA 31416.

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There are so many adjectives I could use in describing Bill Corbin. The only thing I can say with few words to describe a dear friend, is when I first met Bill, I knew I met 'a perfect gentleman'. Joan Shockey

- Joan Shockey, Crestview Hills, KY

I wanted to let you know that we are all thinking of you during this very difficult time and sending lots of love your way. Love always, Cathy, Jon, Sam, and Caitlin

- Cathy Merz, Chardon, OH

I am very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My thoughts are with all of you.

- Leslie Hull, Arlington, VA

Cousin Susan & Family ... Rose & I returned from our Alaska trip last night June 2 and learned of Bill's death this morning. We regret with deep sadness his passing. To us he was always a good guy and we always enjoyed times we had to visit. Please know you have our thoughts at this sad time. Stub & Rose Hull

- Stub & Rose Hull, Sun Lakes, AZ

You are in our thoughts and prayers

- Ron & Vicki Johnson, Ashland, OH

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love our family is sending. Diane, John, and Maggie Hill

- The Hill Family, Richfield, OH

Sue, We were very sadden to learn of Bill's passing. We have lots of good memories of being with both of you. Bill was a great competitor, wonderful guy and a Christian. He is certainly with our Lord. Our prayers are with you. Love, Bill and Mickey

- Bill & Mickey Hoffman, Sarasota, FL

Sue we are so sorry to hear about Bill. He was a great person and a dear friend. All our love. Larry and Janice

- Larry and Janice Neely, Hendersonville, NC

Bil was a wonderful man and a cherished friend. We will miss him greatly. Our sincere condolence.

- George & Pam Korb, , GA

Our great Xmas lunch friends and womderful people always.Always loved Susans sweater. And Bill's humor. Joan & Ken

- Ken & Joan Johnson, Savannah, GA

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love in PEO Bunny

- FRANCES O. OUTLAW, SAVANNAH, GA