C. Duane Corbett

C. Duane Corbett, 87, of Kentwood, Michigan, formerly of Weirton, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. Born November 17, 1924 in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late C. C. and Mary Mae Lewis Corbett. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Geraldine Morrison Corbett and his second wife Phyllis Packer-Corbett. He was a 1942 graduate of Follansbee High School. He received his music degree from West Liberty State College and a graduated degree from The University of Michigan. From 1956-1980, Mr. Corbett served as Band and Orchestra Director for Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan.Under his direction the band marched in the half time shows for the Detroit Lions. Mr. Corbett continued to direct The Capitol City Alumni Marching Band. He was a former member of the Weirton First Christian Church. During World War II he served in the South Pacific on the destroyer ship USS Spangler. Mr.Corbett is survived by his daughter Linda Corbett (Dale DeVries) of Kentwood, MI; and step-children Scott Packer, Debra Koetsier, and Denise Cassleman. Friends will be received Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 12PM until the 1PM chapel services at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad. Reverend Kevin Bowers will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton First Christian Church, 3252 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Arrangements are under the direction of Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes and memories at grecohertnick.com