Lt. Col. Frank William Corbett, Sr.
"Oh, I Have Slipped
The Surly Bonds of Earth...
...Put Out My Hand
And Touched the Face of God"
"High Flight"
John Gillespie Magee
Lt. Col. Frank William Corbett of Austin passed from this life on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the age of 88. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Maria Pels Corbett; and his four children, Frank William Corbett, Jr. and Bobbie, Kathleen Corbett Wolfington and Antonio, Karin Corbett Ozuna and Paul, and Thomas Franklin Corbett. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Eric, Lisa, Christina, Jennifer, Christiana and Christopher; and his four great-grandchildren, Harley, Anthony, Victoria and Katelynn.
He was preceded in death by his late wife Rubye Elizabeth Corbett and his son Howard Charles Corbett.
Frank was born on December 1, 1918 in Gadsden, Alabama and graduated from Gadsden High School in June 1935. He immediately joined the United States Army Air Corps and proudly served our country for 31 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring in November of 1971. He was a highly decorated United States Air Force pilot, earning over twenty medals and commendations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross which he was awarded for his outstanding airmanship and flying skill while executing a mission during the Korean War.
After retiring from the Air Force, Frank went on to attend the University of Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He pursued a second career as an auditor for the State of Texas for 11 years, before retiring in 1985.
Frank will always be remembered for his unending devotion to his wife and family, his great generosity and his witty jokes. He was an avid Longhorn fan and enthusiastically supported the University of Texas football program. He was also a founding member of the University of Texas Club.
We will never forget the sunshine he brought into our lives. The loving memories he has given us are etched forever on our hearts.
A private graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas at a later date. [Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 7/3/2007.]
"Oh, I Have Slipped
The Surly Bonds of Earth...
...Put Out My Hand
And Touched the Face of God"
"High Flight"
John Gillespie Magee
Lt. Col. Frank William Corbett of Austin passed from this life on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the age of 88. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Maria Pels Corbett; and his four children, Frank William Corbett, Jr. and Bobbie, Kathleen Corbett Wolfington and Antonio, Karin Corbett Ozuna and Paul, and Thomas Franklin Corbett. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Eric, Lisa, Christina, Jennifer, Christiana and Christopher; and his four great-grandchildren, Harley, Anthony, Victoria and Katelynn.
He was preceded in death by his late wife Rubye Elizabeth Corbett and his son Howard Charles Corbett.
Frank was born on December 1, 1918 in Gadsden, Alabama and graduated from Gadsden High School in June 1935. He immediately joined the United States Army Air Corps and proudly served our country for 31 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring in November of 1971. He was a highly decorated United States Air Force pilot, earning over twenty medals and commendations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross which he was awarded for his outstanding airmanship and flying skill while executing a mission during the Korean War.
After retiring from the Air Force, Frank went on to attend the University of Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He pursued a second career as an auditor for the State of Texas for 11 years, before retiring in 1985.
Frank will always be remembered for his unending devotion to his wife and family, his great generosity and his witty jokes. He was an avid Longhorn fan and enthusiastically supported the University of Texas football program. He was also a founding member of the University of Texas Club.
We will never forget the sunshine he brought into our lives. The loving memories he has given us are etched forever on our hearts.
A private graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas at a later date. [Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 7/3/2007.]
Lt. Col. Frank William Corbett, Sr.
"Oh, I Have Slipped
The Surly Bonds of Earth...
...Put Out My Hand
And Touched the Face of God"
"High Flight"
John Gillespie Magee
Lt. Col. Frank William Corbett of Austin passed from this life on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the age of 88. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Maria Pels Corbett; and his four children, Frank William Corbett, Jr. and Bobbie, Kathleen Corbett Wolfington and Antonio, Karin Corbett Ozuna and Paul, and Thomas Franklin Corbett. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Eric, Lisa, Christina, Jennifer, Christiana and Christopher; and his four great-grandchildren, Harley, Anthony, Victoria and Katelynn.
He was preceded in death by his late wife Rubye Elizabeth Corbett and his son Howard Charles Corbett.
Frank was born on December 1, 1918 in Gadsden, Alabama and graduated from Gadsden High School in June 1935. He immediately joined the United States Army Air Corps and proudly served our country for 31 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring in November of 1971. He was a highly decorated United States Air Force pilot, earning over twenty medals and commendations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross which he was awarded for his outstanding airmanship and flying skill while executing a mission during the Korean War.
After retiring from the Air Force, Frank went on to attend the University of Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He pursued a second career as an auditor for the State of Texas for 11 years, before retiring in 1985.
Frank will always be remembered for his unending devotion to his wife and family, his great generosity and his witty jokes. He was an avid Longhorn fan and enthusiastically supported the University of Texas football program. He was also a founding member of the University of Texas Club.
We will never forget the sunshine he brought into our lives. The loving memories he has given us are etched forever on our hearts.
A private graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas at a later date. [Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 7/3/2007.]
"Oh, I Have Slipped
The Surly Bonds of Earth...
...Put Out My Hand
And Touched the Face of God"
"High Flight"
John Gillespie Magee
Lt. Col. Frank William Corbett of Austin passed from this life on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the age of 88. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Maria Pels Corbett; and his four children, Frank William Corbett, Jr. and Bobbie, Kathleen Corbett Wolfington and Antonio, Karin Corbett Ozuna and Paul, and Thomas Franklin Corbett. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Eric, Lisa, Christina, Jennifer, Christiana and Christopher; and his four great-grandchildren, Harley, Anthony, Victoria and Katelynn.
He was preceded in death by his late wife Rubye Elizabeth Corbett and his son Howard Charles Corbett.
Frank was born on December 1, 1918 in Gadsden, Alabama and graduated from Gadsden High School in June 1935. He immediately joined the United States Army Air Corps and proudly served our country for 31 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring in November of 1971. He was a highly decorated United States Air Force pilot, earning over twenty medals and commendations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross which he was awarded for his outstanding airmanship and flying skill while executing a mission during the Korean War.
After retiring from the Air Force, Frank went on to attend the University of Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He pursued a second career as an auditor for the State of Texas for 11 years, before retiring in 1985.
Frank will always be remembered for his unending devotion to his wife and family, his great generosity and his witty jokes. He was an avid Longhorn fan and enthusiastically supported the University of Texas football program. He was also a founding member of the University of Texas Club.
We will never forget the sunshine he brought into our lives. The loving memories he has given us are etched forever on our hearts.
A private graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas at a later date. [Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 7/3/2007.]
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