of Newport, AR
July 27, 1932 - November 9, 2019
Carl Lee Corbitt, Sr., 87 of Newport, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was formally of West Helena, Arkansas. Carl was born to Allen and Mary Hamilton Corbitt on July 27, 1932 in Elaine, Arkansas.
Carl is survived by two sons, Joe Corbitt (Laura) and Carl Lee Corbitt, Jr.; three grandchildren, Tonya Buford (Sean), Cassie Smith (Aaron), and Blake Corbitt (Sophia); five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Buddy Corbitt and Roy Corbitt; three sisters, Joann Lawson, Martha Jackson (Poe) and Shirley Kirkly (Johnny); one sister-in-law, Fern Corbitt.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Stegall Corbitt; parents, Allen and Mary Corbitt; three brothers, Charles Corbitt, Norman Corbitt and Virgil Corbitt; one sister, Doris Buie.
He was retired from Mohawk Rubber Company. He also loved to fish, hunt, and do light carpentry work.
A funeral service for Carl Corbitt, Sr., will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com..
Sign Guestbook
7 Condolence(s)
Wayne Flynn
Thursday, November 14, 2019
So sorry I could not make the funeral. Carl and Genger were very dear to me. Many memories of them in Helena. Gods blessing upon the family.
Lynn Corbitt
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
I so hate I can not be there for the services, but I am with you all in heart, I'm praying for the family, love you all! RIP
Joyce Mahoney
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
You were more of a dad to me than a uncle.l love you.give Jenny and Dad a kiss for me.
Tim & Lisa Mullins
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Our condolences to the Corbitt Family on the passing of Mr. Carl. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, from The Mullins Family, Tim, Lisa and Noori.
Betty Robertson
Monday, November 11, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🙏
Linda Manning
Monday, November 11, 2019
My heart is broken. This man stole my heart when I first met him, and he’s had my heart ever since. I love you Mr. Carl Corbitt. I was so blessed to have known you. My prayers to all the family. May God heal your hearts. â¤ï¸
Kenneth Yancey
Monday, November 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Carl. He was a good man. He helped my in-laws that lived across the street on 10th many time. A. J. And Carl talked a lot. A. J. Liked to talk fishing withCarl. Many people are going to miss Carl.