John Corbin

John Corbin, 81, of Owosso, Mich., passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Memorial Healthcare.

He was born on Jan. 4, 1927 in Linton, the son of Wayne and Leta (Turner) Corbin.

He worked as a bank teller in his hometown of Linton and later for Owosso Savings Bank for 20 years, becoming their vice president and branch manager. He then managed Johns Sport & Marine for 15 years. He later was a sales rep for Stechschulte Gas & Oil.

He graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in 1945. On October 16, 1949 he married Gloria Fisk in Linton.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria; three sons, John G. (Lonnie) Corbin of Kalamazoo, Brent D. (Rosemary) Corbin of Henderson, and Scott M. (Cindy) Corbin of Elsie; six grandchildren, Joel (Ronda) Corbin, Trevor (Brandi) Corbin, Rachel Corbin, Lisa (Clint) Powell, Tyler Corbin, and Mallory Corbin; four great-grandchildren, Trista, Zachary, Evah, and Natalie; brother, Doug Corbin of Linton, Indiana; and sister, Mildred J. Coltrin of Reno, Nevada.

He was preceded in death one brother, Wib; and his parents.

The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Shiawassee County Special Olympics or the Salvation Army.

Anyone wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.nelson-house.com.