GEORGE "DOC" CORBIN
GEORGE "DOC" CORBIN, 70, of Salem, died Sunday at home.
Mr. Corbin was a member of the Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, where he served as steward and trustee. He was a member of the church's men's club and of the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. He organized the Jersey Devil Drill Team in 1948. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 42-year member of the Cuff Barksdale American Legion Post 444 in Salem, where he served two terms as post commander and 20 years as a service officer.
Survivors: his wife, Bertha Dickerson Corbin; five sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Gregg and Jessup, both of Salem, and Harold of Georgia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Rebecca of Salem.
Services: viewing, 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. tomorrow, Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Yorke St., Salem City; funeral, noon tomorrow at the church; burial, Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Woodstown. Bagwell Funeral Home, Penns Grove.
Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on October 19, 1990.
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One Sunday morning, October 14, 1990, our Heavenly Father stopped the hands on the clock of life for George "Doc" Corbin at his home in Salem, NJ. "Doc" Corbin, one of 14 children, was born in Salem on January 15, 1920. His parents were the late Henrietta Davis Corbin and Gulong Corbin. He attended Grant Street School and graduated from Salem High School in 1938. The two sports letters which he received were for his participation in track and football. This '38er kept in touch with his classmates and their activities by serving on the reunion committee.
After graduation, "Doc" worked at a C.C.C. camp (Civilian Conservation Corps), H. J. Heinz and Gayner Glass Works. He was inducted into the US Army in October 1942. Three years later, after serving in the South and in Europe, he was Honorably Discharged and returned to work at Gaynor's. Other jobs which he held were at Congoleum Floor Covering Co., D.O.D. (Delaware Ordinance Depot) in 1951 and Mannington Mills, Inc. in 1959. While employed at Mannington, he was a reporter for his department and wrote an article for the Mannington News, a company newsletter. "Doc" retired in 1984 after 25 years of service, but continued to be connected with the company through the Retired Workers Organization which elected him as Vice President.
As a child, "Doc" attended New Jerusalem A.U.M.P. Church in Claysville. He joined Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church during the pastorate of the late Rev. Samuel Chestnut. He was appointed a Steward by Rev. Augustus Jackson and elected a Trustee under Rev. James Jenerette. He was a member of the Men's Club of Mt. Pisgah and the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. On October 24, 1966 Bertha Johnson and George Corbin were joined in Holy Matrimony by Rev. Paul Baker, thus uniting two old Salem families.
"Doc" was a member of the Cuff-Barksdale American Legion Post #444 for 42 years. He was the illustrious, hard-working Commander for two terms and Service Officer for more than 20 years. "Doc" organized the "Jersey Devils" drill team in 1948. It was made up of World War II veterans who were experts in the art of cadence marching and gun drills. Under "Doc's" capable leadership, the team was the highlight of many parades in Salem and vicinity.
"Doc" wore many hats during his lifetime - the hat of friendship, the hat of a soldier, the hat of a Legionnaire, the hat of a devoted church man, the hat of a fine parent, the hat of a wonderful husband, the hat of a good listener, the hat of a politician, the hat of a conscientious worker and always the hat of a gentleman - he wore them with pride, dignity and sincerity. He did all the good he could, by all the people he could, as long as he could. This is the legacy from, "Pop" to his sons; from "Poppa Doc" to his grandchildren; from "Uncle Doc" to all the young folks; and from "Doc" to all the rest of the family members and friends.
His beloved wife, Bertha, has this to say: "Doc' was a kind, loving, devoted, compassionate husband. Even though he was seriously ill, he was more concerned about my health and welfare than his own. I'll miss him, I'll love him always and the beautiful memories of our life together will be with me forever".
The '38ers say this: "Doc' was always polite, gentle an well-groomed. He was a respected citizen in our town. Our class reunions were interesting and exciting because of the great ideas which he brought to the planning committee meetings."
"Doc" leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Bertha V. Corbin; sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Greg of Salem, Jessup of Salem and Harold of Georgia; sister, Rebecca of Salem; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many cousins and other relatives; classmates; Legionnaires; the Mt. Pisgah Church Family; and numerous friends.
Contributor: Mary Jo Andrade Burkhard (48835041) • [email protected]
GEORGE "DOC" CORBIN, 70, of Salem, died Sunday at home.
Mr. Corbin was a member of the Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, where he served as steward and trustee. He was a member of the church's men's club and of the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. He organized the Jersey Devil Drill Team in 1948. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 42-year member of the Cuff Barksdale American Legion Post 444 in Salem, where he served two terms as post commander and 20 years as a service officer.
Survivors: his wife, Bertha Dickerson Corbin; five sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Gregg and Jessup, both of Salem, and Harold of Georgia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Rebecca of Salem.
Services: viewing, 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. tomorrow, Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Yorke St., Salem City; funeral, noon tomorrow at the church; burial, Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Woodstown. Bagwell Funeral Home, Penns Grove.
Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on October 19, 1990.
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One Sunday morning, October 14, 1990, our Heavenly Father stopped the hands on the clock of life for George "Doc" Corbin at his home in Salem, NJ. "Doc" Corbin, one of 14 children, was born in Salem on January 15, 1920. His parents were the late Henrietta Davis Corbin and Gulong Corbin. He attended Grant Street School and graduated from Salem High School in 1938. The two sports letters which he received were for his participation in track and football. This '38er kept in touch with his classmates and their activities by serving on the reunion committee.
After graduation, "Doc" worked at a C.C.C. camp (Civilian Conservation Corps), H. J. Heinz and Gayner Glass Works. He was inducted into the US Army in October 1942. Three years later, after serving in the South and in Europe, he was Honorably Discharged and returned to work at Gaynor's. Other jobs which he held were at Congoleum Floor Covering Co., D.O.D. (Delaware Ordinance Depot) in 1951 and Mannington Mills, Inc. in 1959. While employed at Mannington, he was a reporter for his department and wrote an article for the Mannington News, a company newsletter. "Doc" retired in 1984 after 25 years of service, but continued to be connected with the company through the Retired Workers Organization which elected him as Vice President.
As a child, "Doc" attended New Jerusalem A.U.M.P. Church in Claysville. He joined Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church during the pastorate of the late Rev. Samuel Chestnut. He was appointed a Steward by Rev. Augustus Jackson and elected a Trustee under Rev. James Jenerette. He was a member of the Men's Club of Mt. Pisgah and the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. On October 24, 1966 Bertha Johnson and George Corbin were joined in Holy Matrimony by Rev. Paul Baker, thus uniting two old Salem families.
"Doc" was a member of the Cuff-Barksdale American Legion Post #444 for 42 years. He was the illustrious, hard-working Commander for two terms and Service Officer for more than 20 years. "Doc" organized the "Jersey Devils" drill team in 1948. It was made up of World War II veterans who were experts in the art of cadence marching and gun drills. Under "Doc's" capable leadership, the team was the highlight of many parades in Salem and vicinity.
"Doc" wore many hats during his lifetime - the hat of friendship, the hat of a soldier, the hat of a Legionnaire, the hat of a devoted church man, the hat of a fine parent, the hat of a wonderful husband, the hat of a good listener, the hat of a politician, the hat of a conscientious worker and always the hat of a gentleman - he wore them with pride, dignity and sincerity. He did all the good he could, by all the people he could, as long as he could. This is the legacy from, "Pop" to his sons; from "Poppa Doc" to his grandchildren; from "Uncle Doc" to all the young folks; and from "Doc" to all the rest of the family members and friends.
His beloved wife, Bertha, has this to say: "Doc' was a kind, loving, devoted, compassionate husband. Even though he was seriously ill, he was more concerned about my health and welfare than his own. I'll miss him, I'll love him always and the beautiful memories of our life together will be with me forever".
The '38ers say this: "Doc' was always polite, gentle an well-groomed. He was a respected citizen in our town. Our class reunions were interesting and exciting because of the great ideas which he brought to the planning committee meetings."
"Doc" leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Bertha V. Corbin; sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Greg of Salem, Jessup of Salem and Harold of Georgia; sister, Rebecca of Salem; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many cousins and other relatives; classmates; Legionnaires; the Mt. Pisgah Church Family; and numerous friends.
Contributor: Mary Jo Andrade Burkhard (48835041) • [email protected]
GEORGE "DOC" CORBIN
GEORGE "DOC" CORBIN, 70, of Salem, died Sunday at home.
Mr. Corbin was a member of the Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, where he served as steward and trustee. He was a member of the church's men's club and of the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. He organized the Jersey Devil Drill Team in 1948. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 42-year member of the Cuff Barksdale American Legion Post 444 in Salem, where he served two terms as post commander and 20 years as a service officer.
Survivors: his wife, Bertha Dickerson Corbin; five sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Gregg and Jessup, both of Salem, and Harold of Georgia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Rebecca of Salem.
Services: viewing, 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. tomorrow, Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Yorke St., Salem City; funeral, noon tomorrow at the church; burial, Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Woodstown. Bagwell Funeral Home, Penns Grove.
Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on October 19, 1990.
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One Sunday morning, October 14, 1990, our Heavenly Father stopped the hands on the clock of life for George "Doc" Corbin at his home in Salem, NJ. "Doc" Corbin, one of 14 children, was born in Salem on January 15, 1920. His parents were the late Henrietta Davis Corbin and Gulong Corbin. He attended Grant Street School and graduated from Salem High School in 1938. The two sports letters which he received were for his participation in track and football. This '38er kept in touch with his classmates and their activities by serving on the reunion committee.
After graduation, "Doc" worked at a C.C.C. camp (Civilian Conservation Corps), H. J. Heinz and Gayner Glass Works. He was inducted into the US Army in October 1942. Three years later, after serving in the South and in Europe, he was Honorably Discharged and returned to work at Gaynor's. Other jobs which he held were at Congoleum Floor Covering Co., D.O.D. (Delaware Ordinance Depot) in 1951 and Mannington Mills, Inc. in 1959. While employed at Mannington, he was a reporter for his department and wrote an article for the Mannington News, a company newsletter. "Doc" retired in 1984 after 25 years of service, but continued to be connected with the company through the Retired Workers Organization which elected him as Vice President.
As a child, "Doc" attended New Jerusalem A.U.M.P. Church in Claysville. He joined Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church during the pastorate of the late Rev. Samuel Chestnut. He was appointed a Steward by Rev. Augustus Jackson and elected a Trustee under Rev. James Jenerette. He was a member of the Men's Club of Mt. Pisgah and the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. On October 24, 1966 Bertha Johnson and George Corbin were joined in Holy Matrimony by Rev. Paul Baker, thus uniting two old Salem families.
"Doc" was a member of the Cuff-Barksdale American Legion Post #444 for 42 years. He was the illustrious, hard-working Commander for two terms and Service Officer for more than 20 years. "Doc" organized the "Jersey Devils" drill team in 1948. It was made up of World War II veterans who were experts in the art of cadence marching and gun drills. Under "Doc's" capable leadership, the team was the highlight of many parades in Salem and vicinity.
"Doc" wore many hats during his lifetime - the hat of friendship, the hat of a soldier, the hat of a Legionnaire, the hat of a devoted church man, the hat of a fine parent, the hat of a wonderful husband, the hat of a good listener, the hat of a politician, the hat of a conscientious worker and always the hat of a gentleman - he wore them with pride, dignity and sincerity. He did all the good he could, by all the people he could, as long as he could. This is the legacy from, "Pop" to his sons; from "Poppa Doc" to his grandchildren; from "Uncle Doc" to all the young folks; and from "Doc" to all the rest of the family members and friends.
His beloved wife, Bertha, has this to say: "Doc' was a kind, loving, devoted, compassionate husband. Even though he was seriously ill, he was more concerned about my health and welfare than his own. I'll miss him, I'll love him always and the beautiful memories of our life together will be with me forever".
The '38ers say this: "Doc' was always polite, gentle an well-groomed. He was a respected citizen in our town. Our class reunions were interesting and exciting because of the great ideas which he brought to the planning committee meetings."
"Doc" leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Bertha V. Corbin; sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Greg of Salem, Jessup of Salem and Harold of Georgia; sister, Rebecca of Salem; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many cousins and other relatives; classmates; Legionnaires; the Mt. Pisgah Church Family; and numerous friends.
Contributor: Mary Jo Andrade Burkhard (48835041) • [email protected]
GEORGE "DOC" CORBIN, 70, of Salem, died Sunday at home.
Mr. Corbin was a member of the Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, where he served as steward and trustee. He was a member of the church's men's club and of the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. He organized the Jersey Devil Drill Team in 1948. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 42-year member of the Cuff Barksdale American Legion Post 444 in Salem, where he served two terms as post commander and 20 years as a service officer.
Survivors: his wife, Bertha Dickerson Corbin; five sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Gregg and Jessup, both of Salem, and Harold of Georgia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Rebecca of Salem.
Services: viewing, 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. tomorrow, Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Yorke St., Salem City; funeral, noon tomorrow at the church; burial, Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Woodstown. Bagwell Funeral Home, Penns Grove.
Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on October 19, 1990.
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One Sunday morning, October 14, 1990, our Heavenly Father stopped the hands on the clock of life for George "Doc" Corbin at his home in Salem, NJ. "Doc" Corbin, one of 14 children, was born in Salem on January 15, 1920. His parents were the late Henrietta Davis Corbin and Gulong Corbin. He attended Grant Street School and graduated from Salem High School in 1938. The two sports letters which he received were for his participation in track and football. This '38er kept in touch with his classmates and their activities by serving on the reunion committee.
After graduation, "Doc" worked at a C.C.C. camp (Civilian Conservation Corps), H. J. Heinz and Gayner Glass Works. He was inducted into the US Army in October 1942. Three years later, after serving in the South and in Europe, he was Honorably Discharged and returned to work at Gaynor's. Other jobs which he held were at Congoleum Floor Covering Co., D.O.D. (Delaware Ordinance Depot) in 1951 and Mannington Mills, Inc. in 1959. While employed at Mannington, he was a reporter for his department and wrote an article for the Mannington News, a company newsletter. "Doc" retired in 1984 after 25 years of service, but continued to be connected with the company through the Retired Workers Organization which elected him as Vice President.
As a child, "Doc" attended New Jerusalem A.U.M.P. Church in Claysville. He joined Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church during the pastorate of the late Rev. Samuel Chestnut. He was appointed a Steward by Rev. Augustus Jackson and elected a Trustee under Rev. James Jenerette. He was a member of the Men's Club of Mt. Pisgah and the Richard Allen Brotherhood Chorus. On October 24, 1966 Bertha Johnson and George Corbin were joined in Holy Matrimony by Rev. Paul Baker, thus uniting two old Salem families.
"Doc" was a member of the Cuff-Barksdale American Legion Post #444 for 42 years. He was the illustrious, hard-working Commander for two terms and Service Officer for more than 20 years. "Doc" organized the "Jersey Devils" drill team in 1948. It was made up of World War II veterans who were experts in the art of cadence marching and gun drills. Under "Doc's" capable leadership, the team was the highlight of many parades in Salem and vicinity.
"Doc" wore many hats during his lifetime - the hat of friendship, the hat of a soldier, the hat of a Legionnaire, the hat of a devoted church man, the hat of a fine parent, the hat of a wonderful husband, the hat of a good listener, the hat of a politician, the hat of a conscientious worker and always the hat of a gentleman - he wore them with pride, dignity and sincerity. He did all the good he could, by all the people he could, as long as he could. This is the legacy from, "Pop" to his sons; from "Poppa Doc" to his grandchildren; from "Uncle Doc" to all the young folks; and from "Doc" to all the rest of the family members and friends.
His beloved wife, Bertha, has this to say: "Doc' was a kind, loving, devoted, compassionate husband. Even though he was seriously ill, he was more concerned about my health and welfare than his own. I'll miss him, I'll love him always and the beautiful memories of our life together will be with me forever".
The '38ers say this: "Doc' was always polite, gentle an well-groomed. He was a respected citizen in our town. Our class reunions were interesting and exciting because of the great ideas which he brought to the planning committee meetings."
"Doc" leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Bertha V. Corbin; sons, George of Texas, Jeff of Louisiana, Greg of Salem, Jessup of Salem and Harold of Georgia; sister, Rebecca of Salem; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many cousins and other relatives; classmates; Legionnaires; the Mt. Pisgah Church Family; and numerous friends.
Contributor: Mary Jo Andrade Burkhard (48835041) • [email protected]
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