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Clarence deBrabant Obituary
deBrabant, Sr.
June 29, 1929-
March 26, 2012
Midland, GA- Clarence C. deBrabant, Sr., 82, of Midland, GA died Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Columbus Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Lix and Rev. Randall deBrabant officiating. A private interment will be held at Riverdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA.
Mr. deBrabant was born June 29, 1929 in Midland, Georgia son of the late Joseph A. deBrabant, Sr. and Susie Smith deBrabant. He retired after 34 years with Wells Flav-O-Rich Dairy. He later worked for 9 years for the City of Columbus in the maintenance department. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where he had also served as a Deacon.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, August, Eugene, Edward and Floyd deBrabant and sisters, Bessie Bettis and Delphine Smith.
Survivors include his wife Pearl Huff deBrabant of Midland, GA; sons, Clarence deBrabant, Jr. (Gerhild) of Midland, GA and Rev. Randall deBrabant (Melissa) of Valley Grande, AL; grandson, William deBrabant of Valley Grande, AL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted but those so desiring may make memorial contributions to Columbus Hospice, 7020 Moon Rd., Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence deBrabant
Sharon McCluskey
March 28, 2012
So Sorry for your Lost.. Look to God to comfort you in this time. We know we will see Mr D Again one day. The family is in our prayers.
Sharon and Carl McCluskey
Vernon & Brenda West
March 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of the passing of Corky. He was a kind man; always smiling and helping people anyway that he could. Our prayers are with all the family.
March 27, 2012
Sending our condolences and will keep you in our prayers.
The Pitts Family
Shirley, E.C., and Patricia
Emmett, Chrissy, and Sister
March 27, 2012
To the deBrabant family....we are so sorry for the loss of Corky. He was a really special person; always had a smile on his face. Mac got to know Corky while they were both working for the city. He will truly be missed. May God give you comfort during this time and in the upcoming years. Mac and Loave Todd
The Hot Rodz
March 27, 2012
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Sam and Mary Scarbrough
March 27, 2012
Dear Friends,
Mr. Corky was a great man, always with a smile and caring heart. I know he is in heaven for he was a witness for God in his daily life. May your treasured memories bring you comfort during this time. God Bless you all with lots of love and continue prayers.
March 27, 2012
Randy and Mrs. DeBrabant, I was so sorry to read of the passing of Mr. DeBrabant. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your life.
Love, Susan Kemp Baxley
Scott (and Suzanne) Whitley
March 27, 2012
Clarence , Gaye , and family: At this sad time, we are thinking of you and are so sorry for your loss. We will pray that your memories will comfort you at this sad time.
tim neal
March 27, 2012
Condolences to the family-always liked Corky, always a smile-will miss him
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
March 27, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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