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Hollis CORBIN Obituary
He never complained about his disabilities. His smile was contagious and his outlook on life was terrific. Hollis was born in Hayes, Va., (Gloucester) to the late Thomas and Eunice (Gregory) Corbin. He was a Vietnam veteran.
He is survived by one son, Hollis H. Corbin Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Marion C. Randall of Bena, Va., Annetta C. Cohill of Wilsonville, Ala., Eunice C. Ellis of Hayes, Va.; two brothers, Harold D .Corbin of Fredericksburg, Va., Webster M. Corbin of Hayes, Va.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert T.( Bubba) Corbin; and stepson, Kenneth Payton.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, Va. Interment will be in the Gregory Cemetery in Hayes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Abington Fire and Rescue Squad; or First Morning Star Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 159. Bena, VA. 23018.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hollis CORBIN
January 3, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Hollis on a daily basis. My daughter Danielle, who is a RN at Riverside Regional would look in on him from time to time while he was inpatient last year. We will all miss him.
Dave Myers
Betty Belcher
January 2, 2010
Marion,
Your brother was a great man a true happy man and I am blessed to have known him.He will be missed by me and many others .Guinea rd will never be the same .
Betty Belcher
January 2, 2010
Marion,
Your brother was a great man a true happy man and I am blessed to have known him.He will be missed by me and many others .Guinea rd will never be the same .
Pastor Michael A. Turner, Sr.
December 23, 2009
To the Family:
May you be comforted at this time of loss with the knowledge that God cares and understands all that transpires in human existence. "Cast your cares upon the Lord for He cares for you."
Willie Bynum
December 23, 2009
our condolences to the Randall and Corbin families . We know you loved him but GOD loved him best . He was a wonderful man . Be comforted in knowing that he is at rest with his hevenly father . Willie and Mary Bynum
Virginia Glass
December 23, 2009
Hollis will be missed by so many. It was a pleasure getting to know him.
Larry F. Forrest
December 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Toni Steward
December 23, 2009
Our hearts go out to you Mr. and Mrs. Randall and family ,during this great time of sadness. For the past few years living beside you and getting to know you and your family we now prefer to call you family. When I met Mr. Hollis as my family and I refered to him, we just instantly fell in love with him. He was so kind, and I personally loved talking to him, he was always most respectful, and had a good heart. Many of our conversations I often use to see so much of you Mrs. Randall in his actions, it made us feel so good having him too as part of our extended family. I was so sadden to hear of Mr. Hollis passing, and I know he is with us all in warm hearted spirit. Please know that he will be greatly missed, and our family shares in your lost. We where so blessed to have know him for the time we did, and our memories of him will live on in our hearts. He was so much a part of this community, and will be greatly missed. God Bless You All, and we extend our love to each of you.
Gregory G. & Toni H. Steward & family
Hayes, Virginia (neighbors)
clyde gunn
December 22, 2009
I pray that God will give the Corbin-Gregory family strength during this time of bereavement. Whenever I would chat with Hollis, he would always be in good spirit and full of joy. Oh how true as previously stated by others, he never would let his handicap interfere with his joy and love for his fellow man/woman. He will be missed and be mindful that God has called for him to come home, for his work here has been done. God be with the family.
susan Haywod - Jenkins
December 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hermione Gregory
December 22, 2009
My condolences are with each and everyone of you. May God Bless You. Hermione Gregory Gloucester, Va
Yvonne (Taliaferro) Blow
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frances Hayes
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carmen Parker-Boggs
December 22, 2009
I am so sad over the loss of Cousin Hollis. Living within a mile of him for years, I was used to seeing him a lot. I will miss seeing his "flag" me down to stop and chat. Most of all, I will miss his laugh. We all know Hollis liked to have a good time. The comedian is gone.
Bev Macy
December 22, 2009
I will miss Hollis and our chats. He was a pleasure to visit. Trooper Macy.
Carolyn Smith
December 22, 2009
Dear Marion
Was so sad to hear about your bother. I will try to see youn all during the holiday . My prayers are with you all.
Carolyn Smith
and Jamil
Janice (Teresa) Myers-Poirier
December 22, 2009
Dear Marion,
I would like to extend my sympathy in the passing of Hollis. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 22, 2009
To Marion and Family
Please accept my condolences. Hollis was a true trooper, never letting his condition get in the way of his independence. I looked forward to seeing his happy face and smile on Sunday mornings. I will sincerely miss him. He was truly an inspiration.
God's angels are smiling.
Roslyn Billups
Newport News, Va.
Eddie & Faye Washington
December 22, 2009
To the family of Hollis Corbin:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We loved Hollis so much and he constantly shared his affection for us. We will always cherish our fond memories of him.
Tammy Shackelford
December 22, 2009
My deepest sympathies, his smile and wave, no matter what the weather will be missed. Many times I have stopped to share a few words and just say hello.
mary harrod phillips
December 22, 2009
Marion, may God bless you & give you comfort & peace during this Holy Season.
Earnest Wilkerson
December 22, 2009
To the Corbin-Gregory family: The family of Earnest H. Wilkerson express our sympathy in the passing of Hollish. Please call us if there is any thing we can do at this time.
Starr Belvin
December 22, 2009
Dear Marion,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I will miss his wave and his smile. My prayers are with you and your family.
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