Richard "Ricky" Corbin

Richard Corbin, lovingly called "Ricky" by his family and friends, a beloved husband, father, papa, son, brother, and friend, transitioned to his permanent home in Heaven with Jesus on June 10, 2026 at the age of 59, with his loving wife by his side. Ricky was born on March 16, 1967, in Merritt Island, Fla to Charles & Flora Corbin and was the youngest of three children. Ricky and his family eventually moved from his birthplace and settled into the Palmetto, Fairburn, Union City area for many years where he attended and graduated from Campbell High School in Fairburn, GA in 1985. Ricky looked back fondly on his memories at Campbell High of him playing the trumpet in the high school marching band, being an avid tennis player and competing in tournaments while there, and the many unforgettable stories he had with his lifelong high school friends Phil Fuss, Brian Wright and Brian Crownover. Ricky was best known to many as being a proud business owner, having owned gas stations since 1987. He bought his 1st store called NIK NAK on Roosevelt Hwy in Union City soon after he graduated and he and his parents operated it for several years. He went on to buy & sell multiple stores over the years before he purchased his last station, Huckaby's Store, located in Brooks, GA. In the 26 years of owning & operating Huckaby's Store with his wife, Selena as a "Mom & Pop Store" which he was very proud of, Ricky would eventually enrich his community by providing them with special offerings for everyone to enjoy like his homemade sausage, Filet & Ribeye steaks, and even Lobster tails just to name a few that one wouldn't normally get at a gas station. Ricky was often heard telling his customers and friends that he " never worked a day in his life" , which was a true testament to his passion and dedication to his work. As a pillar of his community, Ricky was a true beacon of love, generosity and willingness to help those in need. A devoted family man, Ricky cherished every moment spent with his loved ones and friends at his home in Brooks, Ga. As a member of Christ Chapel Church, Ricky's walk with the Lord was commendable for He was a God fearing man, who stood upon his faith as a cornerstone for his life. Ricky adored his family above all else and found immense joy in sharing his interests with them. Whether it was fishing in his back yard or competing in his yearly "Birthday Fishing Tournament" with his son Shane, to playing golf every chance he could, to rooting for his cherished Falcons all the while talking smack and enjoying his weekly Fantasy Football "meetings" with his closest buddies in his man cave, or sharing many laughs and old stories at Nascar events, to riding dirt roads while listening to John Denver, or just the daily working side by side with his daughter, Breanna at Huckaby's Store, Ricky relished every opportunity to create lasting memories with is wife, Selena and their family and close friends. These moments were considered priceless to him and often exemplified this by wearing t-shirts adorned with his precious grandsons on them only as a "Proud Papa" would. Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Charles D. Corbin and his sister, Melissa Ciccarello. He is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Selena Corbin; his loving mother, Flora Corbin; his children, Stephanie Armand (Spencer), Melissa Meier (Nick), John Corbin, Breanna Marchant (Channing), and Shane Marchant (Stephanie); and his treasured grandsons, Hunter Marchant, Heyden Medders, Jace Marchant, Joseph Allender, and Jimothy Meier. He also leaves behind a brother, Kenneth Corbin (Melanie) and a special friend of 26 years who was more like a brother, Robert Osburn (Sonya), along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Brooks Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 until service time at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory. Ricky's kind heart and unwavering faith, and boundless love will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Richard "Ricky" Corbin

March 16, 1967 - June 10, 2026