Robert Corson

Obituary of Robert Lewis Corson

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Mr. Robert Lewis Corson, age 76, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. Robert was born on Sunday, January 21, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Harold Corson and the late Luetta Krick Corson. Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Lancaster Corson. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps. He later retired after 37 years of employment with Indiana and Michigan Electric, now known as AEP, and then worked part time as a courtesy driver for Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet Buick GMC. Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman, and collector. He would teach other kids in the neighborhood to hunt and fish as they were growing up. Robert loved nature, volunteering, and helping others in his community. Robert is survived by his children, Ronald and Brenda Johnston of Michigan, Shiloh O. Corson of Columbia City, Indiana, Shannon Corson of Winter Springs, Florida; grandchild, Lindsey Johnston; brother, Thomas Corson of Avilla, Indiana; special friend, Nancy Biles; beloved cat, Miss Kitty, beloved dog, Cowboy; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation for Mr. Robert Corson will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel in South Whitley, Indiana. A funeral service will follow on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com. Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the Corson family.
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Wednesday
6
October

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home
212 East College Street
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Wednesday
13
October

Visitation - Indiana

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Smith and Sons Miller Chapel
208 N Maple Street
South Whitley, Indiana, United States
Thursday
14
October

Funeral Service - Indiana

11:00 am
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Smith and Sons Miller Chapel
208 N Maple Street
South Whitley, Indiana, United States

Interment - Indiana

South Whitley Cemetery
7745 IN-14
South Whitley, Indiana, United States
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