Obit: J. H. Corbett, Grant Parish, La
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Colfax Chronicle   July 28, 1939


J.H. CORBETT, FORMER GRANT RESIDENT DIES IN SHREVEPORT

Deceased Was Office Deputy Sheriff in Rapides For Past 15 Years

James Horace Corbett, aged 48 years, widely known and popular citizen of 
Rapides parish, died in a Shreveport hospital about 12 o'clock noon, on 
Saturday, July 22, 1939.

The deceased had been a deputy in the office of Sheriff W.T. Downs, of 
Rapides parish for the past fifteen year.

Prior to this he held a position as chief office deputy in the office of 
former Sheriff L. O. Clinton of Grant, parish, which he filled faithfully and 
efficiently for a number of years, until Sheriff Clinton Relinquished his 
office.  He had a wide circle of friends throughout Grant and Rapides 
parishes who mourn his passing.  Although he had been in failing health for 
more than a year and it was known that his condition was serious, his death 
came as a distinct shock t his family and friends.

Shortly after the election of Sheriff Downs, he accepted the position similar 
to the one held in Grant parish.  he discharged his duties with efficiency 
and with fidelity to duty, and had the reputation of being one of the expert 
and accurate office accountants in the state.  He was never known to have 
made and error, his books and accounts having always been found correct.

Mr. Corbitt was born near Colfax in Grant parish, August 19, 1891.  he was a 
son of Mr. and Mrs. R.r. Corbett, members of a prominent family of this 
section.  He was reared at his native home, attending the public schools and 
completed his education at Tyler Commercial College, Tyler, Texas.

He was a devout member of the Baptist Church, holding membership in the 
Calvery Church of Alexandria and was also a member of the Masonic fraternity, 
being officiated with Solomon Lodge, No. 221, of Pineville.

He was married on December 26, 1926, to Miss Ruth Hodges, of Cotton Valley, 
La.  He is survived by his widow and a young son, James Horace Corbett, Jr.  
He also leaves his mother, who is 93 years old, and three sisters, Miss Nancy 
Corbett, Mrs. Ernest Newton and Mrs. Laura Tingle, all of Grant parish.  A 
number of nieces and nephews survive him.

The funeral was held at the Calvary Baptist church at 4:30 o'clock Sunday 
afternoon.  Da. Charles R. Shirar, the pastor, afficiated.  Interment was 
made in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville.