Ronald Kenneth Corbin, 79, passed away on November 29, 2019, in Temple, Texas. He was born to Charley Carl Corbin and Odetta Mabel Rose Corbin at his family home in Zalma, Missouri on February 9, 1940. Ronnie attended High School in Miama, Oklahoma, and moved to Midland, Texas his senior year where he graduated from Midland High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While on active duty he was stationed in California, Greenland, Southeast Asia, South Carolina, and Texas. After being honorably discharged from the service, Ronnie returned to Midland, Texas where he worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He retired after 27 years.
Ronnie dedicated extensive time to the Boy Scouts of America. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and received Vigil honors in the Order of the Arrow. He volunteered many hours devoting his time to his Explorer Troup in Midland Texas, and the Buffalo Trails Boy Scout Camp in the Davis Mountains.
He returned to his family home in Zalma, Missouri in 2002, enjoying many years on the family farm where he had grown up as a young child. His hobbies included collecting vintage cars, car repair, reading, and home remodeling projects.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years Judith Lee Corbin; children Charles Carl Corbin, Robert Kenneth Corbin, Ruth Anne Corbin, & Jessica Parker Mitchell; brother Gary Lynn Corbin, 11 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Cook - Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville Texas. A memorial service will also be held at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Advance, Missouri, December 11, 2019 with internment to follow at the Union Hill cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patriot Paws Service organization. https://Patriotpaws.org