Charles William Corbin

Charles “Charlie” William Corbin, age 74, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2017 at his home in Yukon. He was born on November 15, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carl and Evajane Corbin. He graduated from NW Classen High school in Oklahoma City and studied numerous classes at vo-techs.

Charlie served in the United States Army as a military policeman. Most of his service was given in Germany. Charlie worked in the air-conditioning service for many years. He retired from CMI Corporation as a CNC Programmer. Charlie was an active and loyal member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Yukon. For the last 3 years he was a faithful participant in the Kairos prison ministry.

Charlie’s true love was his wife Sue. They would have been married 38 years on October 5th. His second love was family. He was not a talkative person but he loved listening to all the chatter around him. Charlie cherished all of the pets that we have had over the 38 years from rabbits, cats, dozens of fish, 1 duck and umpteen dogs. He was also an avid fisherman. When someone, young or old, said “let’s go fishing” his first question was, “what time?” and he started loading up the truck.

After a massive stroke in 2004 he had just a 2% chance of making it through the night. We were blessed to have him around to create memories for another 13 years. After the stroke he came home & Sue told him he had a new hobby of scroll sawing. To all of the wonderful people who bought crosses, pictures, and plaques, and to the many others who were given crosses, please know that he loved making every last one of them. For him it was not a chore but a blessing to create for everyone.

Charlie was preceded in death by both of his parents and 2 infant siblings. He is survived by his loving wife Sue and their pets Daisy May and Benjie Corbin, a daughter Christie Mitchell of Oklahoma City, a son Buddy and wife Tasha of Yukon. His memory will be cherished by his 6 grandchildren, Madison, Jacob, Cody, Chloe, Journey, & Legacie. Charlie was also graciously blessed with 3 great-grandchildren, Makena, Karson, Kaysen and another that is due in April.

Charlie, you were so loved and will be missed by many many people.

A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Church in Yukon on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 2:00PM. Please make memorial contributions to Prayer Shawl Ministries or Kairos Prison Ministry.