Charles Payne Corbett

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Charles Payne Corbett, age 83 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Mr. Corbett was born in Hartwell, Georgia the son of the late Virgil Payne Corbett and the late Georgia Welbourn Corbett, was a member of Galilee Christian Church, was the retired owner and founder of Safety Service of Georgia, and was a lifelong entrepreneur.

Mr. Corbett grew up in Sugar Hill, Georgia, attended Buford High School and the University of Georgia and served in the U.S. Army at Fort Sam Houston. He enjoyed most all outdoor activities with his large extended family to include hunting, fishing, swimming, and gardening.

The family would like to thank Serenity of Jefferson and Northeast Georgia Hospice for the compassionate care given during this difficult time. In addition to his parents Mr. Corbett is preceded by a brother, Cecil Corbett and sister Marguerite Parris.

Survivors include daughters and their husbands, Celeste and Arnold Corbett of Hickory, North Carolina, Robyn and Dewey Johnson and Sandi and David Flint of Jefferson. Sons and their wives, Tommy and Christy Corbett, Tim and Brandy Corbett and Todd and Marsha Corbett all of Jefferson. The mother of his children, Hilda Crow Corbett of Jefferson. Fourteen grandchildren and three great grandsons also survive.

Memorial services will be held 4:00 P.M. Monday, November 17, 2014 from the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church immediately before the service. Memorials may be made to Outdoor Dreams, 220 Arnold Drive, Anderson, South Carolina 29621

Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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