Stephen Michael Corbett, 78; of St. Marys, GA passed away at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL on January 16, 2026.

Stephen was born on July 2, 1947, in Portsmouth, VA to Virgil Corbett and Helen Gentry Corbett. In early years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Linda and Stephen met while he was attending the Fredericksburg military academy. They were married March 26th, 1966, in Gaithersburg, MD. He was in the USN for 26 years and served aboard diesel and nuclear submarines while stationed in Florida, Virginia, and Hawaii. He furthered his military career while serving on sub tenders in Italy and Georgia and shore duty in Virginia, where he obtained his final rank of CW02. He was also responsible for training recruits in Orlando, FL.  After he retired, he worked for Civil Service for a few years at Kings Bay Naval Base. Later, he worked for Frito-Lay, and eventually fully retired after several years.  He was a hard worker, enjoyed working in the yard and loved animals.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Corbett of St. Marys, GA Sons, Stephen Corbett, Jr. (Kelly) of Atlanta, GA and David Corbett (Amy) of Kingsland, GA. Brothers, Curtis Corbett (Jan), Clifford Corbett (Amber) and James Corbett (Sheri) all of Missouri. Sister-in-law, Brenda Butler (Keith) of Gaithersburg, MD.  Grandchildren, Virginia Corbett, James Corbett, William Corbett, Hunter Haynes (Jeremy), and Colton Corbett. Great Grandchildren, Theodore and Penelope Haynes and Ellias Ebelhar, and his beloved dog, Thor.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife of 57 years, Linda Corbett.

Graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday January 22, 2026, at 11:00 am at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.