FRANKLIN - Newsome Edward Corbitt, III (a.k.a. Daddy Corbitt), 67, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 after a battle with cancer.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1952 in Homerville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Newsome E. Corbitt Jr., and Lilla Smith Corbitt. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Larita “Jackie” Corbitt; and brother, Christopher Corbitt.
He was an ironworker/boilermaker for several years for Local 597 in Jacksonville, Florida and 808 in Orlando, Florida, and helped build DisneyWorld. He was a real estate agent, a salesman, a self-defense instructor and an inventor with several U.S. patents, including the Bait Saver Hook which he was known for. He enjoyed being with his family, his beloved dog (Bebe), hunting, fishing, golfing, cooking, praising the Lord on his guitar and listening to his sons play music as the Corbitt Brothers Band, and his daughter’s beautiful voice. He was a Christian who loved the Lord and was a member at First Pentecost Church in Franklin.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gentry; four children, Newsome Corbitt IV (Kristin); Christian Corbitt (Jenny); Isaac Corbitt, Faith Corbitt Aydelotte (Nathan); and two grandchildren: Callie Corbitt and Casen Corbitt. He is also survived by his mother, mother-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and relatives, as well as many others who thought of him as Daddy Corbitt.
He was always the life of the party and lived bigger than life. He could talk a mile a minute and always put a smile on your face. He loved people and was an encourager, always had a smile on his face, and would grab you up and hug you in a minute.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, caregivers and hospice staff for being the ministering hands of the Lord to us. Also, thank you to all who diligently prayed for him and our family.
On Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. we will be receiving family and friends for a celebration of life service at Tessentee Farm Wedding and Events Center at 2887 Tessentee Road, Franklin.
If your health is compromised, please stay home. We want to celebrate his life while also being as careful as possible for everyone involved.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Newsome’s honor to any of the following would be a blessing:
First Pentecost Church benevolence fund – PO Box 2214, Franklin, NC 28734
Care Partners Hospice – 170 Church St., Franklin, NC 28734
Four Seasons Palliative Care and Hospice – 211 North Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital – 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org.
Performing a random act of kindness would be great as well. Let us always spread Daddy Corbitt hugs to the world.
We have been so blessed by the outpouring of love we have already received during this most difficult time. It is easy to see just how special he was to all of you. Thank you!
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.