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1929
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2014
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Mickey Corban Obituary
Pearl
Walter "Mickey" Corban was born Dec. 22, 1929 at Hog Chain, Lincoln Co., MS to Earl and Pie Corban. He died July 24, 2014 at his home in Pearl.
When Mickey was 2 years old, he and his family moved to Meadville, or as he called it, "God's Country", where he spent his childhood and graduated from high school. After 4 years in the Air Force he returned to Franklin County and enrolled in Co-Lin Community College where he played linebacker on the Wolfpack football team. During this time he met Pauline Greer, the love of his life. He loved to tell that when he first saw her, he announced he would marry her some day. They were married in 1954 and raised their 2 boys, Kim and Clay, in Meadville.
Mickey was active in Meadville Baptist Church as deacon and Sunday School teacher, president of the Civitan Club, commander of the American Legion, Post # 40, school teacher and "voice of the Bulldogs" football games.
When Mickey was offered a job as supervisor of Pupil Transportation with the Mississippi Dept. of Education, he moved his family to Pearl where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Pearson Baptist Church. He was active in community affairs, member of the City of Pearl Planning Board, charter member of the Pearl Education Foundation for Excellence, board member of the Pupil Transportation section of the National Safety Congress, a member of the Red, Red Rose, the Disabled American Veterans, and always a loyal Ole Miss Rebel fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his son, Kim Corban, and granddaughter, Melissa Corban.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pauline Corban; son, Clay and wife Trish of Brandon; grandchildren, Jason Corban of Kalk aska, MI, Kandice and Joe Fiello of Austin, TX, Rachel Corban and Tyler Corban of Gulfport; great-grandsons, Giovanni and Agustin Fiello and Jaxsen Lott; sister, Pat Corban and husband Buddy of Madison; and brother, Ken Corban of Dallas, TX.
Visitation will be 4:00-7:00pm today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services are 10:30am, Monday, July 28, 2014 in the funeral home chapel with interment in the Midway Cemetery in Meadville at 2:30pm.
Rev. Allen Stephens and Rev. Calvin Williams will officiate. Pallbearers are Dennis Sandifer, Lamar Cox, Lee Holley, Barlow Slay, Edd Rogers, John Brooks, Shirley Franklin and Laura Watkins. Honorary pallbearers are Irl Dean Rhodes, Brad Rogers, Ray Rogers, Tim Hill and members of the Wells Creek Hunting Club.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mickey Corban
August 5, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time.
(Psalm 119:50,76)
August 4, 2014
Pauline I am so sorry I could not attend, if there is anything I can do to assist yall in anyway please contact me, I did not get to see Mickey and you for the last few years but yall were and are in my heart. take care Giesmo Hawk
Rick & Jody Otts
July 29, 2014
Mickey and Pauline Corban. Two of the "Best" people that our family knows, and the best neighbors anyone could possibly have. What an honor to know them and call them friends. "Hats off" to you, Mickey, on your ultimate promotion. Peace be with you, Pauline.
Kathy Slade Brock
July 29, 2014
Pauline and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mickey. He was such a wonderful man and Christian. I first met him at dept of education years ago and he was always smiling. Years later I moved to pearl and I was lucky enough to have him as a great Sunday school teacher and leader. You both are such good witnesses for God and will be together again one day. Hold on to the good memories and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy (Slade) Brock
Renee Bradshaw Wood
July 28, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 28, 2014
The Meadville High class of 1960 will miss Mickey at our reunions. He always added encouragement to us. We all feel blessed to have known him!!
Vivian Calcote Hunter
July 28, 2014
The Meadville High class of 1960 will miss Mickey at our reunions. He always added encouragement to us. We all feel blessed to have known him!!
July 28, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived, you will cherish the memories forever. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Psalms 62:8 mentions, "God is a refuge for us, pour out your hearts at all times". I hope you are able to find some comfort now and in the days to come.
Dana Tanner Jones
July 28, 2014
Ms. Pauline - I was deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Mickey. The 2 of you have always held a special place in my life because you've seen me grow in my CHristian faith and you've been a part of the special moments (good & bad) of my life. I will always remember his smile. I know you have lots of support and this will be hard for you and the days ahead will be much harder, but I will be praying for you.
Love you lots!
Danyelle Carroll
July 28, 2014
You both have deeply impacted my life and I love y'all so much. To have a friendship in Christ - there is nothing sweeter. Y'all have been so dear to me and my family. I am praying for you Pauline and your son and all your family! I have said before and will say it again the Lord received a jewel when MICKEY entered into his courts! Praises!
Joan (Windham) & Mike Moore
July 27, 2014
Our deepest sympathy.
Wally
July 27, 2014
Rest in Peace, Big Mick.
Al McKee
July 27, 2014
God bless your family in this time, you're all in my prayers.
July 27, 2014
Pauline, We're so sorry of Mr. Mickey's passing.. You and your family are in our prayers!!!! I love you!!!! Martha Jean Crozier McKinion
Tiffany Jimenez
July 27, 2014
Pauline if it were not for Mickey i don't know if i would have found my way back to Christ. He was a great teacher who made a big difference in my life. I love u both and sorry for your loss.
Betty Thompson
July 27, 2014
Pauline, Ophelia Byrd-Shelton called me this morning(Sunday) and told me about Mickey. I am so sorry. Our neighborhood will be lost without him. Even tho we didn't see him very often, since we no longer have our neighborhood meetings, we knew he was there, always for us and the upkeep of our neighborhood. We are all thinking of you. Shane and Tiffany sent their love.
Sherry Travis
July 27, 2014
God got another angel n even though we will miss him dearly here on earth we know without a doubt we will see him again. I just hope Mike n Mr. Mickey can behave until we can get there! Love you and praying for the family!
Jill Williamson Barrett
July 27, 2014
Ms. Pauline - so sorry to hear about Mr. Mickey. Such a sweet, handsome man. I have you and family in my prayers. May you be comforted by your many years of special memories.
Wayne Oglesby
July 27, 2014
I know your heart hurts but knowing you will see him again is a great thing thanks to our God. May God's love and great memories wrap their arms around you during these days. He was a special man that lived life like few do.
Wayne Oglesby
July 27, 2014
Ms. Pauline, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. Mr. Mickey was so sweet, and a wonderful neighbor. I treasure the moments when he grasped my hand and prayed with us over shared sorrows as well as celebrations. He lived the Christian life in a way that glorified Christ. May God bless you all with His unequaled Tranquility and Hope.
Larry and Jennifer Dorsey
July 27, 2014
Pauline , So sorry for your loss thoughts and Prayers to your family.
Priscilla Martin
July 26, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mickey's passing... My thoughts and Prayers to the family.. God Truly blessed us with one of His Angels...
Lori & Scott Dewberry
July 26, 2014
Ms. Pauline please accept our deepest sympathy. We have memories of Mr. Mickey we will forever cherish. We pray for you and your family.
July 26, 2014
Pauline, We are praying for you and your family during this sad time. Mickey was such a joy to be around and we will miss him. He was a wonderful neighbor. We are here for you day or night if you need us. Please know that you played a very special part in a life well lived. Larry and Shirley Walker
Wayne and Nancy Gilbert
July 26, 2014
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers with deepest sympathy, Pauline. We will always remember Mickey as a man of great Integrity, Character, and Faith. A happy man with a GREAT SMILE. I simply cannot remember him anywhere when he was not wearing that big ole smile! We pray for you and the family now; that God will comfort your hearts in a very special way with His Peace that passeth understanding, and Healing that only He can send through His ministering spirits to such a deep and painful loss. So glad he is up there SMILING at Jesus now ! OH, SWEET VICTORY IN JESUS ! Love you guys, Wayne and Nancy Gilbert
LaFay Meadows Owen
July 26, 2014
Pauline and family. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. He was a wonderful Christian man. I remember him and Pauline from my childhood at Pearson Baptist Church. He will be missed. May God give you strength during this time..
JoAnn Ladner
July 26, 2014
I'm so sorry for you loss! I only knew him & his family for a brief time but he was the nicest sweetest person I've known in Pearl! I'll miss him!!
Mike Carr
July 26, 2014
Mrs. Corban, I'm so sorry for your loss. I thought so much of Mr. Corban. I really enjoyed the talks we had along our back fences way back when we were neighbors. I always respected him and looked up to him. Both of you were great neighbors to Stacy and I. And you were such a great music teacher to me. I still remember some of the songs that you taught us!
July 26, 2014
We were so sad to hear about Mr. Mickey. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Kirby and Kathy Deer
Tammy Moore
July 26, 2014
Pauline and family, I am so sorry for the loss of such a great Man! I loved Papa Mick for many years now as well as loving you, too! You both are great christian people that have left a mark on my heart. I will always miss those Sunday dinners with Micky praying for everyone. I love you and hugs to you and family. Will see you tomorrow.
Dennis and Debbie Blackledge
July 26, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathy,
Bobby Joe and Virginia Davis
July 26, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Pauline, you and your family are held close in our hearts with great love and are in our prayers.
Jalane Hall
July 26, 2014
Pauline, I always enjoyed seeing you and Mickey at the bank and our visit was always special. He was a great guy. If I can help you in any way please call. He will be missed and I pray God's richest blessings on you, as you deal with your loss.
Randy Bridges
July 26, 2014
Mrs. Pauline, so sorry to hear about Mr. Mickey. I remember the times I spent with him at Wells Creek Hunting Club. Praying God would bless you and your family with His love during this time.
Alisa Stapleton
July 26, 2014
Ms. Pauline,
Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts an prayers. Mr. Mickey will be missed here on this earth, but will live forever in our hearts. Although we are sadden with his departure, Heaven is having a GREAT CELEBRATION!!! We love you!!
Steve, Alisa, Keith and Stephanie Stapleton
Roger Dunn
July 26, 2014
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to a dear friend.
Becky Rowan
July 26, 2014
Pauline, I am praying for you and your family. What a wonderful testimony Mickey was for our Lord. So glad we have that promise of seeing him again one day!
Craig S. Hatter
July 26, 2014
One of the greatest men I ever had the pleasure of not only talking too but learning something from those talks.
The Staff of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home
July 27, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jimmy & Beverly Bilbo
July 26, 2014
Pauline, we are praying for you and your family during this time. We always enjoyed seeing you and Mickey.
Rusty Reeves
July 26, 2014
A large reward awaits Big Mick. Thanks For the direction and Christian example. Your strength and Forbearance provided a stable retreat For those not as strong.
Josh Wilson
July 26, 2014
I remember going to church and Mr Mickey would ask me "how are you doing son" and he would always tell me how proud he was of me and that he would pray when I was with the army. I send y'all my deepest sorrow Mrs Pauline. Mr Mickey was a great man. Wish I could make it but I'm at camp Shelby
Theressia McAlpin
July 26, 2014
My heart is breaking for you, the family and yet I am rejoicing for Mickey. I know where he is now because he lived for Christ everyday. I pray that God will hold you real tight and please know I am hear for you.
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