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CORBETT II
William Horace Corbett II of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 27 at his home at the age of 68. He was born March 15, 1944, in Wilmington the son of the late William Horace and Valera Murray Corbett.
Billy was a partner in Corbett Package Company and served as an Officer of Corbett Farming Company, Incorporated. He was active in the farming operations for more than 30 years. He was a member of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Council serving one term as its president . He played a major role in North Carolina becoming the leading sweet potato producing state in the nation. He also served on the Board of Directors of other family associated businesses including Marvil Package Company, Corbett Plywood Company, and Corbett Lumber Corporation. He had a great love for Airlie Gardens, which was owned and operated by Corbett Package Company prior to its acquisition by New Hanover County in 1999.
Billy is survived by his wife, Vivian Tart Corbett; two daughters Kendall Corbett Cobb and her husband Chris of Louisburg, North Carolina, Cissy Williamson Bethune of Wilmington, North Carolina; a son Gregory Brammer and wife Christy of Floyd, Virginia. Sisters include Sandra Corbett Hiatt and her husband Larry, Barbara Corbett Olsen; brothers Edward Murray Corbett, James Walter Corbett, all from Wilmington. The grandchildren are Corbett Thomas and Mary Vivian Cobb, Will and Page Bethune, and Brandon Brammer. Also surviving are his aunts Elsie Corbett Hatch and Joanne King Corbett of Wilmington, North Carolina and one uncle, Milton Murray of Dunn, NC.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Black River Hunting Camp on Thursday, May 31st at 11:30 AM.
Donations, in memory of Billy, may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Carolyn Tidler Robertson
June 2, 2012
I am so sorry about losing Billy so suddenly. I have known him for many years and he will certainly be missed. I have also known his family since my childhood. Love to you all.
Jennifer Ballard
June 1, 2012
It saddened me to hear of Billy's passing. His smile and gentle nature easily showed on his face. The family he was so proud of, are the reflection of his virtues. This kind man will truly be missed.
May 31, 2012
Willie and I were saddened to here of your lose, may God bless and give you and your family strength in the days ahead..."
Willie and Vada James ( Wilmington, NC)
John Howard
May 30, 2012
Billy,your big smile, generous, considerate manner you aquitted yourself throughout your life will live after you in the hearts of all fortunate enough to have known and grown up with you.
Beady & Jerry Mitchell
May 30, 2012
Jerry and I were saddened to hear of Billy's passing. We enjoyed the many years of skeet shooting with him and his friendship. My the memories make the days and months easier for you and the family.
Philip Zeman
May 30, 2012
My condolences to the family. Billy and I were the best of friends in out pre-teen and teen years, living on opposite sides of 25th Street.
I remember all the times we played basketball, softball and football in Billy's back yard.
Connie Creech-Burns
May 30, 2012
May God grant you all the strength you need during this very difficult time & in the days ahead. You are all in our prayers. NHHS class of 63'.
Judy Thompson Matthis
May 30, 2012
God has a special Angel now. Billy was a wonderful man with a smile that would light up a room. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
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