Wayne spent many years in ministry, including serving as a youth minister at Central Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He later devoted 42 years to International Paper, ultimately serving as an Enterprise Architect before retiring in 2022.
Outside of work, Wayne loved cooking, puzzles, art, cars, football, and learning something new. He was known for his sense of humor, his dad jokes, and the lasting friendships he built throughout his life.
Wayne is survived by his children, Thomas, Lexi, and Chad; his mother, Daphne Kline (Chun); his sisters, Michele Tyndall, Jeannie Harrison, and Melanie Williams; and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Laura Lum Corby; his father, Elmer S. Corby Jr.; and his brother, Thomas Corby.
A memorial service celebrating Wayne’s life will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Bartlett, Tennessee.
