James Leroy Corbean

Mr. James Leroy Corbean, age 63, of Douglas passed away Tuesday evening, March 29, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 8, 1953 to the late James L. Corbean, Sr. and the late Mary Ruth Barlow Corbean. Mr. Corbean, a native of Xenia, Ohio, was a Transportation Safety Director with Orgill Corporation. He was a former Deacon for 20 plus years, and Sunday School Teacher at Ellendale Baptist Church in Bartlett, Tennessee. He was a member of the National Private Truck Commission. He loved and enjoyed his family, wife, children, grandchildren, and sisters. He loved to promote Missions, and loved Southern Gospel Music. He was also preceded in death by a Sister, Scherry Corbean. Mr. Corbean was a member of the Carver Baptist Church. Survivors include, his Wife, Vi Marie Peyton Corbean of Douglas, GA; His Children: Ryan (Ashley) Corbean of High Point, North Carolina, Jennifer (Dan) Marquis of Bartlett, Tennessee and Rev. Philip (Morgan) Corbean of Douglas, GA; 2 Sisters: Vicki (Roger) Workman of Xenia, Ohio and Kim (David) Frank of Carthage, New York; Brother & Sister in Love: Tim & Joy Brenneman of Tifton, GA; 10 Grandchildren: Catherine, Alexa, Lauren, Andrew, Emma, Autumn, Lizzy, Jotham, Riya, and Jude; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Friday morning, April 1, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at the Carver Baptist Church, with Rev Philip Corbean and Rev. David Frank, officiating. A Special Letter was read by Ryan Corbean. The Interment followed in the Carver Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Andy Brenneman, Tim Brenneman, Ashley Thompson, Boyce Dawson, Danny Hadsock, Dan Marquis, Randy Jefferson, and David McDonald. Special Musical Selections, “I’ll Fly Away," and “Doxology," were presented as Congregational Hymns, led by David McDonald, with Lauren Brenneman, at the Piano, and “In The Garden," was rendered by the Soloist, Joy Brenneman, with Lauren Brenneman, at the Piano. In Lieu of Flowers, donations are asked to be sent to the International Missions Board. You may leave Condolences at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.

James Leroy Corbean

February 8, 1953 - March 29, 2016