Billy Corbin, Sr.

"Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading." 1 Peter:3-4

Billy Ray Corbin Sr., a resident of Gonzales, left this earth on April 15, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Hales Corbin; Daughters: Linda Strickland (Larry); Billie Tripp (Terry); and Dorothy Simmons (David); Six grandchildren: Kelley Bourque (Boyd); J.J. Baker (Jenny); Travis Baker (Amanda); Derek Townsend; Travis Tripp (Debbie); and Daniene Guichard (Rudy); 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Ronny Corbin; a sister, Oma Wheeler.

Preceded in death by parents: Jack and Nancy Corbin; a son, Billy R. (Bill) Corbin, Jr.; a granddaughter, Kimberly Corbin Baker; and ten siblings.

He retired from Local 406, Operating Engineers. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He loved fishing, hunting, gardening and cooking. In his later years, he enjoyed gospel music, praising the Lord, and looked forward to eternal life with his Lord and Savior.

Funeral Services will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Tuesday, April 19.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with funeral services following at 11:00. Funeral service to be led by J. J. Baker, his grandson.

Pallbearers will be Larry Strickland, Terry Tripp, David Simmons, Travis Baker, Derek Townsend, and Joshua Baker.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
10:00 am-11:00 am

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
11:00 am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816