Marlow Corbitt

Mr. Marlow Corbitt age 59 of Axson, Ga. passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Valdosta, Ga. following an extended illness. Born December 24, l950 in Holyoke, Mass., Mr. Corbitt was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Alice Taft Corbitt. He made his home in the Pearson and Axson area for most of his life. He worked as a Independent Crop Insurance Adjustor for many years and was also involved in selling Nascar memorabilia before being injured in a motor vehicle accident 6 and half years ago. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation. He was also involved in judging fox hunts for many years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include: Wife: Donna Corbitt of Axson, Ga. 1 Son: Mark Corbitt and wife Miranda of Valdosta, Ga. 1 Daughter: Kristy Shaw and husband Jason of Valdosta, Ga. 1 Brother: Ashley Corbitt and wife Diane of Atlanta, Ga. 2 Grandchildren: A.J. Shaw and Alex Shaw Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Corbitt were held at 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Chaney, Rev. William Pope, and Rev. Carroll Carver officiating. Special musical selections included "Wings Of A Dove" rendered by Bill and Pam Huffstuttler with cd accompaniment and "Amazing Grace" rendered by Pam Huffstuttler with cd accompaniment. Soft music for Prelude and Postlude was provided by Patricia Corbitt. The interment followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers were Tom Morris, James Gore, Rick Disharoom, Keith Disharoom, Darrell Loveless, and Bobby Dasher. Honorary pallbearers were Mitchell White, Hugh Davis, Lee Corbitt, Mann Corbitt, and David Wildes. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements