Joseph Corbett, son of Bennie Corbett and Clara Johnson Corbett was born on April 2, 1939 in Cedar Grove, North Carolina. He departed this life on June 21, 2021 while he was being cared for by the staff of Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Central High School with the Class of 1958. He later ventured to Barber School and was a Professional Barber. He was the owner and operator of Palace Barber Shop for over 50 years. Joe was married to Dorothy Lee Corbett. He was a member of the St. Andrews Lodge, Areme Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #172 and was a 33 Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Loving memories will forever be held by his children: Cheryl Williams, Reverend Charles Antoine Lee (Dawn) and Gary Teal (Terry); two grandchildren: Thomas Williams and Asia Lee; his only surviving sister: Naomi Corbett Swann as well as multitude of nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by siblings: Bernard Shaw, William Corbett, Charles Corbett, Benjamin Corbett, Wallace Corbett, Lloyd Corbett, Calvin Corbett, Irene Corbett, Magdalene Corbett, Odessa Corbett, Mildred Corbett Thompson and Dr. Harvie B. Corbett, J.D.
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