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Jonnie Corbin Obituary
Born on July 10, 1947, Jonnie grew up in Williston, Florida, where he attended Williston High School. He later earned his Associate's degree from the College of Central Florida. A dedicated professional, he worked for W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor for 47 years, retiring as the company's president of the Gainesville branch.
Jonnie was a man of integrity who was known for his kindness, honesty, and sense of humor. He cherished time with his family and found joy in hunting, reading books and his favorite comics, watching Gator games and western movies, gardening with his wife, taking walks with his dog Cooper, and pulling the occasional prank. His faith was an important part of his life, and he loved to worship God.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Sue Corbin; his son, Lance Corbin (Vicki Corbin); his daughter, Christy Winters; his grandchildren Jessica Godden, Lauren Corbin, Madelyn Raga, Shaina Winters, David Carpenter, and Reese Corbin; his siblings James Corbin and Marion Barbour. He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Ethel Corbin; his brothers Kenneth and Nelson Corbin; his sisters Annie Heckard and Kathryn Deen; and his daughter Jennifer Carpenter.
A celebration of Jonnie's life will be held on February 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at 8651 NE 150th Ave., Williston, FL 32696. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Jonnie's memory by sharing one of your favorite moments with him.
Jonnie's legacy of love and laughter will be cherished by all who knew him.
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Tim Green
February 21, 2025
We're so grateful to have known Mr. Jonnie (not Johnnie) Corbin. Actually, I was historically unaware of his sense of humor as I first became acquainted with Jonnie in about 1985 while I was gratefully serving Contractors, inclusive of W. W. Gay Mechanical on job sites where he was a supervisor whom I greatly respected as I observed his dedicated professionalism! Later in years after we started our ALLFAST Supply in 2004, Jonnie was very gracious to give us fair opportunities to proudly serve their great company of professionals which did provide continued opportunities to become successful and better acquainted. During that time I'd thought the correct spelling of his name was probably (Johnnie), even though, I did contend one day while preparing an invoice, I asked inquisitively the correct spelling and as I rehearsed the corrected spelling of Jonnie, he joyfully laughed and told me, "yeah, my mama didn't know how to spell!!"
He will forever remain in our hearts, minds, prayers and hopes while we long to meet again. We know God blesses the Corbin family with whom we've had great joy in serving Mr. Jonnie, Lance, Family and all the wonderful professionals that Mr. Jonnie so greatly impacted. We love you all! Thanks, Tim Green
Robert Grissom
February 21, 2025
It's hard to recall one sharpest memory but I enjoyed working together with him in the garden, in the field, or even tracking the panther who's stride was longer than Cooper's stride that visited around our respective homes! And he'll always be a treasured memory for us.
Rick Berryhill
February 21, 2025
It was a pleasure to work with Mr.Jonnie, he was great man, fun to be around, so thankful he took a chance on a 18yo kid from Gulf Hammock
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Robert Duke
February 21, 2025
It was a pleasure to know you, and work for you. Robert Duke
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zora w hartley
February 20, 2025
Johnnie classmate and friend at peace and now restored by our Lord. Condolences to his family.
Justin Geiger
February 20, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Phil Wildman
February 19, 2025
Great person
Steve Cadwallader
February 18, 2025
Jonnie was a honorable, and fair businessman. My condolences to his family. Steve Cadwallader
AL MACRI
February 18, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Reed
February 18, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jonnie was a kind, gentle man who was always so nice to me. Praying for you during this difficult time.
David Stalnaker
February 17, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelley Brooks
February 17, 2025
I will always cherish my memories of Uncle Jonnie. He was a quiet, gentle, unassuming man. Most of my memories are of weekends spent there and overnight sleepovers with my cousins. From my childhood I remember "the claw" and the squeals and giggles that followed, and as an adult I remember the times he'd round up the cows and feed them so I could get close to them b/c he knew how much I loved cows. But honestly, my favorite memory of Uncle Jonnie was on Sunday mornings getting ready for church, when he'd look up the stairs and call, "Waaaaaaandaaaa," like he was calling the cows. LOL. I knew when I grew up I wanted a man like that b/c even as a child I could hear and feel the deep abiding love and adoration he had for my Aunt Sue, mixed with his kind sense of humor. He will be so very missed. I love you, Aunt Sue and Uncle Jonnie.
LOVE- Shelley
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