Sylvester Corbett

SYLVESTER CORBETT

A Memorial to my Dad, Arthur “SYLVESTER”

To the Corbitt family and friends…here’s what I want to say.

I am grateful to my cousin, Tariq, for the idea brought forth in a family reunion committee conference call that he would love to see a copy of the obituaries and pictures of all the original 14 children of Grandma Lillie and Grandpa Gus. I’m thankful to have this opportunity to share “A LETTER ABOUT MY DAD, WHO WAS SO DEARLY LOVED.”

Now memories roll through my mind as he was a devoted family man. Although he worked the night shift at a major printing company in Hoboken, New Jersey, he always made sure he spent quality time with his family. I remember my siblings, Gwendolyn Elaine, Marvin, and I used to wait up for him to arrive home from work at two o’clock in the morning to greet him with lots of hugs. He would tell us stories about the family that was the BEST! I’m thankful that I’m able to share these stories to his grandchildren who hold him dear to their hearts even though they never met him; they marvel at his picture wishing that they did as they see his love through me.

I remember spending time with him on Saturday mornings as he enjoyed watching old westerns and the Three-Stooges. Those close to him knew he had a funny sense of humor. His jokes would make you laugh, and it would make him laugh even more. - a trait that he shared with is older brothers, Uncle Casper, Uncle John H. and Uncle Eugene.

I remember when he taught me how to drive a car. Even today, when I get behind the wheel, I often think about my dad. He found driving relaxing.

On that note, I remember he loved to travel. My dad would travel up and down the I-95 corridors to visit his family. As a child, I remember being in the back seat of his car as he drove to the gas station to fill the tank preparing for our trip to Columbia, South Carolina, to visit his mother, Grandma Lillie, Aunt Asenath and Uncle Asia and a host of other family members. He would say “I’m going home.” I would say, “You’re already home, Dad.” He would reply with a smile and say “I’m going DOWN home.” We took this family vacation twice a year, summer vacation – when school was out and during the Christmas holiday season.

I remember thinking, “Wow! How cool it was that Dad had lots of brothers and sisters, not to mention a host of nieces and nephews who are my cousins.” He was the 12th child born of the 14 children of Gus and Lillie.

We have memories of being in my father’s presence as he shared his love for his family. I’m thankful for all of the stories that my family has shared with me about my Dad as well. I looked up to him as a loving dad and a provider; someone who I admired. I’m thankful that he was the best father he could be.

At the time of his death on May 30, 1983, he was married to my mother, who was an Elementary Teacher; Lottie Mae (McCutcheon) Corbett from Salley, SC, for 32 years. He was a soldier and served in Korean War, and his father, (who preceded him) Grandpa Gussie Loman, served in World War I.

Lovingly with fond memories submitted,

Teresa Corbett Supplee – Executive Chairperson 2016 Corbitt Family Reunion - The daughter of Sylvester

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