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Charles William Corbin
1942 - 2017
Charles William Corbin
1942 - 2017
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BORN
1942
DIED
2017
Charles Corbin Obituary
Charlie served in the United States Army as a military policeman. Most of his service was given in Germany. Charlie worked in the air-conditioning service for many years. He retired from CMI Corporation as a CNC Programmer. Charlie was an active and loyal member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Yukon. For the last 3 years he was a faithful participant in the Kairos prison ministry.
Charlie's true love was his wife Sue. They would have been married 38 years on October 5th. His second love was family. He was not a talkative person but he loved listening to all the chatter around him. Charlie cherished all of the pets that we have had over the 38 years from rabbits, cats, dozens of fish, 1 duck and umpteen dogs. He was also an avid fisherman. When someone, young or old, said "let's go fishing" his first question was, "what time?" and he started loading up the truck.
After a massive stroke in 2004 he had just a 2% chance of making it through the night. We were blessed to have him around to create memories for another 13 years. After the stroke he came home & Sue told him he had a new hobby of scroll sawing. To all of the wonderful people who bought crosses, pictures, and plaques, and to the many others who were given crosses, please know that he loved making every last one of them. For him it was not a chore but a blessing to create for everyone.
Charlie was preceded in death by both of his parents and 2 infant siblings. He is survived by his loving wife Sue and their pets Daisy May and Benjie Corbin, a daughter Christie Mitchell of Oklahoma City, a son Buddy and wife Tasha of Yukon. His memory will be cherished by his 6 grandchildren, Madison, Jacob, Cody, Chloe, Journey, & Legacie. Charlie was also graciously blessed with 3 great-grandchildren, Makena, Karson, Kaysen and another that is due in April.
Charlie, you were so loved and will be missed by many many people.
A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Church in Yukon on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 2:00PM. Please make memorial contributions to Prayer Shawl Ministries or Kairos Prison Ministry.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Mike O'Grady
September 26, 2017
I appreciate Charlie's work and effort toward the most forgotten in prison. His service in the midst of his disability was a testimony in itself that everyone can be used by Christ. I often would sit there and catch one of the inmates watching Charlie, and I knew his testimony was not only in his words, but in his actions. I consider it my privilege to have known Charlie, and to have served with him. I have no doubt that he was welcomed warmly in to Heaven. My prayers for his family. Thank you for sharing Charlie with us in the Kairos ministry." God Bless, Mike O'Grady
Ginger Hampton
September 26, 2017
Sue, I want to thank you for introducing me to Charlie. I thank God for his life and being able to have him as a friend. I will always think of him when I'm working on one of the pieces of wood he cut out for me to paint or when I look at the wonderful wood creations you and he made together. I always got a kick out of how fired up Charlie would get, talking about woodworking projects and thoroughly enjoyed our discussions. At first glance, most people would see Charlie as a simple, sweet man of God...and he was, but he also had layers-passions and feelings that would spill out when he talked about future plans for wood projects or a new way to make something. I will miss him. I'm betting he's up in heaven, scouting out which room in God's mansion Sue would like to share with him for the rest of his true life. Praying for peace, comfort, and strength for you, Sue.
Nancy Poe
September 26, 2017
For a quiet man you sure could pack a punch when you had something to say. I'll miss your wisdom and someone who shared my views on both faith and nation. Your cross and Jesus picture proudly hang on our walls - as they do so many others. I'm sure you're busy building on rooms in heaven for the rest of us.
September 25, 2017
I so enjoyed visiting with Charlie about scrolling, fishing and problems with my air conditioner. He was always so willing to help in any way he could. We all will miss him dearly. Such a great guy. Bob Murry
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Carol Beranek
September 25, 2017
Jerry and I met Charlie and Sue when we began attending Good Shepherd. Charlie always had a smile. We marveled at his woodworking skills and are so thankful we have several pieces of his work. We will cherish them!! We pray God's Comfort to Sue and all the family!!!!! HUGS!!!!!!!
September 25, 2017
Sue, we send heart-felt sincere condolences. Charlie was special in so many ways. A man of few words, but when he spoke, he "cut-to-the chase." A talented man who so freely shared his talents. My scrollsawing mentor, who always beamed when I showed him my latest project. A true friend, he will be so missed. We are sure God welcomed him with open arms. Cecil & Judy Brooks
Cody Corbin
September 25, 2017
Papa was always a great guy to be around he would always take me fishing and I loved going every time and him showing me where the good spots where. I also loved when we would go hunting. He had amazing sawing skills and was very creative in what he made. I wish I could of gone fishing with him one more time. I will always love papa
CHLOE CORBIN
September 25, 2017
I LOVED PAPA SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH! HE WAS SUCH A CREATIVE GUY HE WORKED SO HARD AND LOVED TO FISH I LOVED HEARING STORIES ABOUT PAPA GOING FISHING AND HIM SHOWING ME HIS NEW ORNAMENTS AND CROSSES ANYWAY I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND WILL MISS HIM! XOXO- CHLOE YOUR FAVORITE GRANDCHILD
September 25, 2017
Dear Sue and Family, I met Charlie when I joined the Kairos prison ministry. I remember the first training we had at Good Shepherd, Charlie took me to all the rooms that had wood designs he had created and showed me his beautiful wood work. Charlie wasn't very outgoing but if you wanted to talk about fishing he would talk with you for hours. His first talk at Kairos was on Choices, the room was quiet and was hanging on his every word. The holy spirit was with him and it was one of the best talks of the weekend. Our Kairos family will miss him but we are comforted by knowing that he is with our Lord and Savior. May you draw upon the strength of our Lord at this time. May the peace and love of our Lord Jesus be with all the family.
Benjy and Lamarla Cook
Basket full of deliciousness
Joe Bontempo
September 25, 2017
The one in his right hand just missed the state record for OK
Joe Bontempo
September 25, 2017
Tom and Carol Toth
September 25, 2017
Charlie Corbin was our friend. He was a gentle, quiet man of God who had seemingly boundless energy for doing the things he loved most. Whether it was sharing his gift of wood working (we are blessed to have many pieces in our house), making cookies for Kairos and serving on the team, sharing his insights in Sunday School and Disciple classes, or just sitting at the lake fishing you knew how kind and special he was.
It has been our honor to know, take class with and serve in Kairos with Charlie.
We miss you Charlie!
Bill and Peggy Long
September 25, 2017
Dear Sue and family, Our hearts go out to you. What a kind , gentle man he was. So many people will have him in their hearts every time they wear the many crosses he has made. Thank you Charlie for your Kairos work. You have touched many hearts!
Dennis & Suzy Kamin
September 24, 2017
Charlie was a kind man of few words, but great talent. He generously shared his woodworking skills and his creations with everyone. We own several of "Charlie's crosses" and a few wooden portraits of Christ. There are numerous smaller crosses on keychains, used as bookmarks and fan cord pulls. Many friends and family members own "Charlie's crosses." Each person prizes their precious cross.
Fishing was another favorite of Charlie's. His 'fish stories' were humorous and entertaining. I think that is the most I ever heard Charlie talk!
Charlie always had an ear ready to listen to your problems and perhaps offer a solution. He had all of the qualities of a wonderful friend. Charlie was such a gentle man as well as an example of a true Christian.
Though he is gone, Charlie will never be forgotten.
Sue, we know he will be missed as a husband, father and grandfather. Be sure that countless people have lost a dear friend. You and your family will be enveloped in our love and prayers.
Doug Eckert
September 23, 2017
My friendship with Charlie is something I will always remember and cherish. Such a truly humble man who always reached out to others. I'll remember his laugh, his smiles, and his generosity with his talents.
I was blessed to go through at least five Disciple bible studies with Charlie. He didn't talk much in those classes, but when he did, it meant something.
I also attended my first Emmaus weekend and two Kairos weekends with Charlie. This past spring, he gave a talk to the prisoners that I will never forget. As the first speaker, he was talking to a room full of prisoners who were not quite sure what to expect and were not ready to let their guard down. Charlie finished speaking and there was barely a dry eye in the room. He changed the lives of dozens of prisoners at the Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville.
I can't count how many times Charlie said to me that he knew God must have had a reason for him to survive his stroke, but he just couldn't figure out what that reason was. It didn't matter how many stories we told him of the lives he had changed, he was never satisfied and he never quit searching for a new way for God to use him. That is a legacy we can all follow.
I love you Charlie. I'm sorry I didn't take you up on fishing trips like I wanted to, but I look forward to you showing me all the good spots you've picked out up in heaven.
Mary Pryor
September 23, 2017
Charlie did so much to make me feel welcome as a member at Good Shepherd.
When you're new to a church, friendly faces are few.
Always a gentleman, Charlie would talk, and more importantly, he would listen.
Always giving, he patiently helped me with my gourds, and shared not only his expertise,but his resources.
He was a treasure!
-Mary Pryor
Gloria Fisher
September 23, 2017
Sue and Charlie brought me home from church last Sunday and the last thing I said to Charlie was, "Thank you, Charlie." I also owe him other thank yous for the cross he made me, for the many other times he helped me in the car, buckle the seat belt, and did other little things to help me. "Thank you Charlie", you made my life better just by knowing you. Gloria Fisher
Bill and Lynn Bateman
September 23, 2017
Dear Charlie- such a good man! Quiet and often passed by, but always loved. I remember your need to do! Your readiness to help, whether cooking cookies,serving in Kiaros, or setting up craft fairs. Your love for Sue showes in her sweet demeanor! Blessing to this family as they struggle through the grief.
September 23, 2017
Loved your smile, Charlie. I will miss you, but will cherish the scroll saw pieces of work that we have in our home. Joyce Martin (Yukon)
Dixie Harder
September 23, 2017
Charlie, did not know you as well as Susie , but so sorry your gone she well miss you so much you were the the light of her life . Sue and your family please accept my condolences , so sorry my love to you and yours.Dixie Harder
Danny Link
September 23, 2017
Charlie thank you! Heaven is more than a figment of man's imagination, IT IS A REALITY. Today you are walking on streets of gold and witnessing the full reality of Christ. I envy you and all who are there. I'll meet you on the other side of the river.
Sue Corbin
September 22, 2017
Charlie, you were the love of my life. I miss you but know in my heart you are in a better place. You always showed me nothing but love and that's the best memory you could ever give a person. You are forever in my heart. Your loving wife, Sue
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