Mandalla Corbin Bey was born Ronald Bruce Brockington to the late Winfred and Mildred Brockington in Winston Salem, NC in 1946.

Corbin accepted Christ at an early age. He served as driver for Baptist Mid-Missions (Faith Baptist Community Church & Center), Sunday school teacher, and supported mission projects in Ghana, Sierra Leon, Liberia, and Cameroon, West Africa. He lived a modest life and was an avid survivalist. He enjoyed music and classic movies. M. Corbin Bey will be remembered for his sacrificial love, sidestep, and a boisterous laugh whenever he got excited.

His life accomplishments included: Officer’s Candidate School where he graduated and was commissioned as a U.S. Army Officer. He was assigned to the rank of second lieutenant.  M. Corbin Bey (later promoted to First Lieutenant) proudly served in the United States Army from 1967-1970.  He served over 18 months in Vietnam.  He was an Advisor to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) for one year.  Lt. Bey extended his Vietnam service six months and was an Infantry Platoon Leader with the 1^st Air Cavalry Division.

Corbin was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for being in combat against enemy forces during the time period of 1968-1970. Lt. Bey’s valor decorations include award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device denoting his personal valor in combat against enemy forces; Bronze Star Medal with 1^st and 2^nd Oak Leaf clusters; Purple Heart Medal for combat wound received in action against the enemy; and Air Medal with 1^st Oak Leaf cluster. His campaign medals included the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal, and RVN Campaign Medal. M. Corbin was also a recipient of the Presidential Memorial Certificate.

Additionally, M. Corbin received a bachelor’s degree in business administration (Finance – Purchasing Acquisition) from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.  And he retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

Corbin’s prayer for his family was always… Numbers 6:24“The Lord bless you and keep you;” 25 “The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;” 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”

Corbin leaves to cherish his memory Patricia (wife of close to 48 years); two daughters, Stats Ky and Chantay; his sister Lenora Denise Edge; a host of first cousins (whom he loved dearly); and his favorite little grand puppy Jackson “Jack”.

Corbin was quiet and observant; behind-the-scenes and a very solid kind of man. He was a very generous man, stoic, tough, and resilient. M. Corbin Bey cherished time with his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family welcomes donations to Wounded Warrior Project as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers…

877.TEAM.WWP (832.6997)

4899 Belfort Road Suite 300,

Jacksonville, FL 32256