David-Corbett-Obituary

David Scott Corbett

Wilmington, North Carolina

1957 - 2016

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October 16, 2016
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Wilmington, North Carolina

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DAVID SCOTT CORBETT May 16, 1957 - October 16, 2016 David "Scott" Corbett, a great and true man of faith, business partner, philanthropist, and extreme perfectionist died on October 16, 2016. Scott was the first born and only son of Wilbur Ray and Joanne King Corbett. He inherited his passion for...

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My Dearest Diana, and Scotts Family.
Unfortunately for me, I did not know Scott like so many of his friends did, but I do know that his legacy in this town will live on forever. What a wonderful example you two have set to show others how to live your dream and touch many others in doing so. We are here for you always. Much love, Terry

Diana, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Scott was such an incredible boy and man, and you were the perfect wife to him. Thank you for your courage, your help, and all you and Scott did to show us how to live.
With love, Kathie Jorgensen

Dianna,you are in our thought and prayers.You have been so strong.he was such a wonderful person.Know we are thinking of you. much love going your way

In my first class at Duke, Joseph Kitchen's Intermediate Calculus class, I sat in a chair immediately behind a fellow with bright red hair. I had to put on sunglasses to see the equations that Dr. Kitchen wrote on the board.

After that class, I introduced myself to the redhead, Scott Corbett. We became friends and then best friends. Rarely a day went by for four years that we didn't spend some time together, if only for meals in the Great Hall. Seven-layer casserole Hmmm Leftovers from...

Dear Diana,
I am so sorry for your loss- My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. What a great tribute the obituary is to Scott, as a life well lived, full of the Holy Spirit, humility and generosity.
In love, friendship & sympathy,
Gloria

He will be missed by anyone who ever met him. I especially will miss his sense of humor and his addiction to blue pens. Diana, you are in my thoughts.

This Earth has lost a wonderful man-Heaven has gained a giant. Such a beautiful gentle man. Blessings to all.

Diana, Heartfelt prayers to you in your time of grief.

Scott was a really classy fellow; smart, kind, friendly, and an artist at delivering the driest wit on the planet.
He and Diana have been champions.
Bill